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Medium RiskCPSC
Kitchen & Cookware/Small Appliances

GE Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard

Agency Publication Date: August 9, 2012
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Summary

Approximately 1.3 million GE, GE Adora, GE Eterna, GE Profile, and Hotpoint brand dishwashers are being recalled because of a defect in the heating element that can lead to fires. GE has received 15 reports of heating element failures, including seven fires, three of which resulted in extensive property damage. These units were sold nationwide from March 2006 through August 2009 in various colors and finishes including black, white, bisque, stainless steel, and CleanSteel™. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers and disconnect the power supply to prevent fire risk.

Risk

An electrical failure in the dishwasher's heating element can cause the unit to catch fire, posing a significant risk of property damage and personal injury.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your dishwasher's model and serial number on the metallic plate located on the left tub wall, visible when you open the door.
  2. Identify if your GE, GE Adora, GE Eterna, or GE Profile dishwasher has a model number starting with GLC4, GLD4, GLD5, GLD6, GSD61, GSD62, GSD63, GSD66, GSD67, GSD69, GLDL, PDW7, PDWF7, EDW4, EDW5, EDW6, GHD4, GHD5, GHD6, GHDA4, or GHDA6. For Hotpoint brands, check for model number HLD4.
  3. Verify the serial number starts with one of these sequences: FL, GL, HL, LL, ML, VL, ZL, AM, DM, FM, GM, HM, LM, MM, RM, SM, TM, VM, ZM, AR, DR, FR, or GR.
  4. If your unit is affected, stop using it immediately and disconnect the electric supply by shutting off the fuse or circuit breaker controlling the dishwasher.
  5. Contact GE toll-free at (866) 918-8760 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.geappliances.com/recall to schedule a free in-home repair or to learn how to receive a rebate of $75 to $100 toward a new GE dishwasher.
  6. Do NOT return the recalled dishwasher to the retailer where it was purchased, as they are not prepared to handle these returns.
  7. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 for additional information.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

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.

Contact: For additional information, contact GE toll-free at (866) 918-8760 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.geappliances.com/recall

Affected Products

Product: GE Dishwashers
Model:
GLC4
GLD4
GLD5
GLD6
GSD61
GSD62
GSD63
GSD66
GSD67
GSD69
GLDL
PDW7
PDWF7
EDW4
EDW5
EDW6
GHD4
GHD5
GHD6
GHDA4
GHDA6
Lot Numbers:
FL
GL
HL
LL
ML
VL
ZL
AM
DM
FM
GM
HM
LM
MM
RM
SM
TM
VM
ZM
AR
DR
FR
GR
Date Ranges: March 2006 - August 2009
Product: GE Adora Dishwashers
Model:
GLC4
GLD4
GLD5
GLD6
GSD61
GSD62
GSD63
GSD66
GSD67
GSD69
GLDL
PDW7
PDWF7
EDW4
EDW5
EDW6
GHD4
GHD5
GHD6
GHDA4
GHDA6
Lot Numbers:
FL
GL
HL
LL
ML
VL
ZL
AM
DM
FM
GM
HM
LM
MM
RM
SM
TM
VM
ZM
AR
DR
FR
GR
Date Ranges: March 2006 - August 2009
Product: GE Eterna Dishwashers
Model:
GLC4
GLD4
GLD5
GLD6
GSD61
GSD62
GSD63
GSD66
GSD67
GSD69
GLDL
PDW7
PDWF7
EDW4
EDW5
EDW6
GHD4
GHD5
GHD6
GHDA4
GHDA6
Lot Numbers:
FL
GL
HL
LL
ML
VL
ZL
AM
DM
FM
GM
HM
LM
MM
RM
SM
TM
VM
ZM
AR
DR
FR
GR
Date Ranges: March 2006 - August 2009
Product: GE Profile Dishwashers
Model:
GLC4
GLD4
GLD5
GLD6
GSD61
GSD62
GSD63
GSD66
GSD67
GSD69
GLDL
PDW7
PDWF7
EDW4
EDW5
EDW6
GHD4
GHD5
GHD6
GHDA4
GHDA6
Lot Numbers:
FL
GL
HL
LL
ML
VL
ZL
AM
DM
FM
GM
HM
LM
MM
RM
SM
TM
VM
ZM
AR
DR
FR
GR
Date Ranges: March 2006 - August 2009
Product: Hotpoint Dishwashers
Model:
HLD4
Lot Numbers:
FL
GL
HL
LL
ML
VL
ZL
AM
DM
FM
GM
HM
LM
MM
RM
SM
TM
VM
ZM
AR
DR
FR
GR
Date Ranges: March 2006 - August 2009

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Location of model and serial numbers

Location of model and serial numbers

GE Dishwasher

GE Dishwasher

GE Profile Dishwasher

GE Profile Dishwasher

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 12244
Status: Active
Manufacturer: GE Appliances, of Louisville, Ky.
Sold By: Appliance dealers, authorized builder distributors and other stores nationwide from March 2006 through August 2009 for between $350 and $850.
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: About 1.3 million in the United States
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: For additional information, contact GE toll-free at (866) 918-8760 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.geappliances.com/recall
Agency Last Updated: April 15, 2016

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