GE and Hotpoint Dishwashers Recalled for Fire Hazard

Plain-English summary

General Electric Appliances Co. is recalling GE and Hotpoint dishwashers manufactured between 1983 and 1989. The recall involves 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. Approximately 3.1 million units were manufactured. The hazard is that the dishwashers have a slide switch that can melt and ignite, presenting a fire hazard.

There have been approximately 90 incidents of fire, smoking, and melted switches, 14 of which included fires that spread beyond the dishwasher. Approximately 10 incidents have occurred since the recall announcement. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should contact GE at 1-800-599-2929 or visit www.geappliancerecall.com to schedule a free rewiring or participate in the original rebate program. Until the dishwasher is rewired, consumers should keep the dishwasher door unlatched at all times to prevent the flow of electrical current that creates a risk of fire.

The recalled product

Product

GE and Hotpoint dishwashers

Manufacturer

General Electric Appliances Co., of Louisville, Ky.

Category

Consumer Product — Dishwashers

Hazard

• fire

Affected units

1,983

Distribution

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