GE Recalls Profile and Monogram Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard

Plain-English summary

GE Appliances & Lighting is recalling approximately 174,000 GE Profile and GE Monogram dishwashers manufactured between July 2003 and December 2006. The recall involves specific model and serial numbers located on the inside front left side of the dishwasher tubs. These units were sold in white, black, bisque, stainless steel, and with custom panels.

The recall is due to a fire hazard. Water condensation can drip onto the electronic control board, causing a short circuit and resulting in an overheated connector. GE has received five reports of fires associated with these dishwashers. Four of these fires caused minor damage to kitchen countertops, and one caused minor damage to adjacent cabinets and smoke damage to the home. No injuries have been reported.

The dishwashers were sold in retail stores nationwide, appliance dealers, and authorized builder distributors from July 2003 through December 2006 for between $750 and $1,400. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers and disconnect the electric supply by shutting off the fuse or circuit breaker. They should contact GE for a free in-home repair or to receive a rebate of $200 for a new GE Profile dishwasher or $400 for a new GE Monogram dishwasher.

The recalled product

Product

GE Profile™ and GE Monogram® Dishwashers

Manufacturer

GE Appliances & Lighting, of Louisville, Ky.

Category

Consumer Product — Dishwashers

Hazard

• fire

Affected units

174,000

Distribution

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