CPSC, GE Announce Recall of Built-In Dishwashers
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-02-18). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: GSD5500G, GSD5560G, GSD5800G, GSD5900G, GSD5960G, EDW3000G…. About 74,300 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05116 |
| Published | 2005-02-18 |
| Last updated | 2024-09-18 |
| Product category | Dishwashers |
| Products | General Electric Built-in Dishwashers |
| Firm named in the title | GE |
| Firms | GE Consumer and Industrial of Louisville, Ky. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 74,300 |
| Model numbers | GSD5500G, GSD5560G, GSD5800G, GSD5900G, GSD5960G, EDW3000G, EDW3060G |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Trade facets | appliance |
| Sold | Appliance retail outlets and builder distributors nationwide, from January 2004 through February 2005, for between $300 and $400. |
Description
The following models are included in this recall and were sold after January 20, 2004: GE dishwasher models GSD5500G, GSD5560G, GSD5800G, GSD5900G, GSD5960G, EDW3000G, and EDW3060G, with serial numbers with the first letter A through T and the second letter G, or the serial letters VF. The serial number is important, as not all dishwashers with these model numbers are included in this recall. The model and serial number are located inside the door wall of the dishwasher.
Hazard
These dishwashers have a connector that can short-circuit and overheat during normal use, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the dishwasher and contact GE to arrange for their dishwashers to be repaired free of charge.
Incidents and injuries
GE received 29 reports of connectors overheating, including one report of a fire that spread outside the dishwasher and caused minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
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