CPSC recall · Reported August 9, 2012
GE Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard
An electrical failure in the dishwasher's heating element can pose a fire hazard.
Ge Appliances, of Louisville, Ky. recalled This recall involves GE, GE Adora, GE Eterna, GE Profile and Hotpoint brand dishwashers. ….
GE Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Ge Appliances, of Louisville, Ky. in August 9, 2012. Reason: 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…. Verify recall #12244 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Ge Appliances, of Louisville, Ky. issued this CPSC recall-An electrical failure in the dishwasher's heating element can pose a fire hazard..
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- August 9, 2012
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12244 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
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
Reason for recall
An electrical failure in the dishwasher's heating element can pose a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 12244 |
| Date reported | August 9, 2012 |
| Date initiated | August 9, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Ge Appliances, of Louisville, Ky. |
| Affected scope | About 1.3 million in the United States |
| 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 recalled dishwashers, disconnect the electric supply by shutting off the fuse or circ…
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