CPSC recall · Reported February 18, 2005
CPSC, GE Announce Recall of Built-In Dishwashers
These dishwashers have a connector that can short-circuit and overheat during normal use, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Ge Consumer and Industrial of Louisville, Ky. recalled The following models are included in this recall and were sold after January 20, 2004: GE….
CPSC, GE Announce Recall of Built-In Dishwashers was recalled by Ge Consumer and Industrial of Louisville, Ky. in February 18, 2005. Reason: These dishwashers have a connector that can short-circuit and overheat during normal use, posing a fire hazar…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the dishwasher and contact GE to arrange for thei…. Verify recall #05116 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Ge Consumer and Industrial of Louisville, Ky. issued this CPSC recall-These dishwashers have a connector that can short-circuit and overheat during normal use, posing a fire hazar….
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- agency class
- February 18, 2005
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05116 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
These dishwashers have a connector that can short-circuit and overheat during normal use, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the dishwasher and contact GE to arrange for their dishwashers to be repaired free of charge.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05116 |
| Date reported | February 18, 2005 |
| Date initiated | February 18, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Ge Consumer and Industrial of Louisville, Ky. |
| Affected scope | About 74,300 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the dishwasher and contact GE to arrange for their dishwashers to be repaired free of cha…
- Check the recall number (05116) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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