GE, GE Adora™, GE Eterna™, GE Profile™ and Hotpoint®, Dishwashers
Published August 9, 2012
Summary
CPSC records recall 12244, published August 9, 2012. Recalling firm: GE Appliances, of Louisville, Ky.; Reported units: About 1.3 million in the United States.
What's the hazard
An electrical failure in the dishwasher's heating element can pose a fire hazard.
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- GE Appliances, of Louisville, Ky.
- Manufacturer
- GE Appliances, of Louisville, Ky.
- Distributor
- Appliance dealers, authorized builder distributors and other stores nationwide from March 2006 through August 2009 for between $350 and $850.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was GE, GE Adora™, GE Eterna™, GE Profile™ and Hotpoint®, Dishwashers recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 12244 on August 9, 2012. Reported hazard: An electrical failure in the dishwasher's heating element can pose a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: GE Appliances, of Louisville, Ky..