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CPSC and GE Announce Free Repair Supplement of Rebate Program for Recalled Dishwashers: Recalled Units Still Being Used, Creating Risk of Fire

Reported: December 14, 2000 Initiated: December 14, 2000 #01054

Product 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.

Reason for Recall

The dishwashers have a slide switch that can melt and ignite, presenting a fire hazard.

Remedy

Both the CPSC and GE strongly urge consumers who have not replaced their recalled units under the original rebate program to contact GE right away to schedule a free rewiring or participate in the original rebate program. Until the dishwasher has been rewired, consumers should keep the dishwasher door unlatched at all times to prevent the flow of electrical current that creates a risk of fire. With the free rewire option, a GE-authorized technician will rewire the slide switch at no cost to consumers. This supplements the original rebate program announced October 19, 1999.

Details

Units Affected
GE manufactured 3.1 million of these dishwashers between 1983 and 1989
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-and-GE-Announce-Free-Repair-Supplement-of-Rebate-Program-for-Recalled-Dishwashers-Recalled-Units-Still-Being-Used-Creating-Risk-of-Fire

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Recalled by General Electric Appliances Co., of Louisville, Ky.. Units affected: GE manufactured 3.1 million of these dishwashers between 1983 and 1989.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The dishwashers have a slide switch that can melt and ignite, presenting a fire hazard.
What should consumers do? ▼
Both the CPSC and GE strongly urge consumers who have not replaced their recalled units under the original rebate program to contact GE right away to schedule a free rewiring or participate in the original rebate program. Until the dishwasher has been rewired, consumers should keep the dishwasher door unlatched at all times to prevent the flow of electrical current that creates a risk of fire. With the free rewire option, a GE-authorized technician will rewire the slide switch at no cost to consumers. This supplements the original rebate program announced October 19, 1999.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 14, 2000. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 01054.

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