CPSC and GE Announce Free Repair Supplement of Rebate Program for Recalled Dishwashers: Recalled Units Still Being Used, Creating Risk of Fire
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2000-12-14 · 01054
Hazards
The dishwashers have a slide switch that can melt and ignite, presenting a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
01054
Date
2000-12-14
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
GE and Hotpoint dishwashers
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
General Electric Appliances Co., of Louisville, Ky.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
The GE and Hotpoint dishwashers involved are models beginning with GSD500D, GSD500G, GSD540, HDA467, HDA477, or HDA487 with a serial number that has a second letter of A, M, R, S, T, V or Z (for example, BM12345). The model and serial numbers are located on a rectangular label that is on either the right or left front edge of the inner tub. The GE or Hotpoint brand name is on the front of the dishwasher.