GE Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-08-09). Hazards: fire. About 1,300,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12244 |
| Published | 2012-08-09 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-15 |
| Product category | Dishwashers |
| Products | GE, GE Adora™, GE Eterna™, GE Profile™ and Hotpoint®, Dishwashers |
| Firm named in the title | GE |
| Firms | GE Appliances, of Louisville, Ky. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 1,300,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Trade facets | appliance |
| Sold | Appliance dealers, authorized builder distributors and other stores nationwide from March 2006 through August 2009 for between $350 and $850. |
Description
This recall involves GE, GE Adora, GE Eterna, GE Profile and Hotpoint brand dishwashers. They were sold in black, white, bisque, stainless steel and CleanSteel™ exterior colors and finishes. The model and serial numbers can be found on a metallic plate located on the left tub wall visible when the door is opened. Model and serial numbers will start with one of the following sequences: Brand Model Number Begins With: Serial Number Begins With: GE GE Adora GE Eterna GE Profile GLC4, GLD4, GLD5, GLD6, GSD61, GSD62, GSD63, GSD66, GSD67, GSD69, GLDL, PDW7, PDWF7, EDW4, EDW5, EDW6, GHD4, GHD5, GHD6, GHDA4, GHDA6 FL, GL, HL, LL, ML, VL, ZL, AM, DM, FM, GM, HM, LM, MM, RM, SM, TM, VM, ZM, AR, DR, FR, GR Hotpoint HLD4
Hazard
An electrical failure in the dishwasher's heating element can pose a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers, disconnect the electric supply by shutting off the fuse or circuit breaker controlling it and inform all users of the dishwasher about the risk of fire. For all dishwashers, contact GE for a free in-home repair or to receive a GE rebate of $75 towards the purchase of a new GE front-control plastic tub dishwasher, or a rebate of $100 towards the purchase of a new GE front-control stainless tub dishwasher or GE Profile top control dishwasher. Consumers should not return the recalled dishwashers to the retailer where they purchased as retailers are not prepared to take the units back.
Incidents and injuries
GE has received 15 reports of dishwasher heating element failures, including seven reports of fires, three of which caused extensive property damage. No injuries have been reported.
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