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Fire / OverheatingFebruary 18, 2005CPSC #05116

CPSC, GE Announce Recall of Built-In Dishwashers

Product
Dishwashers
Units affected
74,300
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

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.

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.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • Appliance retail outlets and builder distributors nationwide, from January 2004 through February 2005, for between $300 and $400.

Photos

Recalled Dishwasher
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