These dishwashers have a connector that can short-circuit and overheat during normal use, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
05116
Date
2005-02-18
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
General Electric Built-in Dishwashers
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
GE Consumer and Industrial of Louisville, Ky.
Retailer(s)
Appliance retail outlets and builder distributors nationwide, from January 2004 through February 2005, for between $300 and $400.
Country of manufacture
United States
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.