GE, GE Adora™, GE Eterna™, GE Profile™ and Hotpoint®, Dishwashers
Description: This recall involves GE, GE Adora, GE Eterna, GE Profile and Hotpoint brand dishwashers. They were sold in black, white, bisque, stainless steel and CleanSteel™ exterior colors and finishes. The model and serial numbers can be found on a metallic plate located on the left tub wall visible when the door is opened. Model and serial numbers will start with one of the following sequences: BrandModel Number Begins With:Serial Number Begins With: GEGE AdoraGE EternaGE Profile GLC4, GLD4, GLD5, GLD6, GSD61,GSD62,GSD63, GSD66, GSD67,GSD69, GLDL,PDW7, PDWF7,EDW4, EDW5, EDW6,GHD4,GHD5, GHD6, GHDA4, GHDA6 FL, GL, HL, LL, ML, VL, ZL,AM, DM, FM, GM, HM, LM,MM, RM, SM, TM, VM, ZM,AR, DR, FR, GR Hotpoint HLD4 [Learn More]
About 1.3 million in the United States units were affected by this recall.
GE Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard
Location of model and serial numbers. GE Dishwasher
GE, GE Adora™, GE Eterna™, GE Profile™ and Hotpoint®, Dishwashers Recall Information
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Recall Date | 08/09/2012 |
| Recall ID | 1109 |
| Recall Number | 12244 |
| Product Type | Dishwashers |
| Hazard | An electrical failure in the dishwasher's heating element can pose a fire hazard. |
| Injuries | GE has received 15 reports of dishwasher heating element failures, including seven reports of fires, three of which caused extensive property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
| Remedy | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers, disconnect the electric supply by shutting off the fuse or circuit breaker controlling it and inform all users of the dishwasher about the risk of fire. For all dishwashers, contact GE for a free in-home repair or to receive a GE rebate of $75 towards the purchase of a new GE front-control plastic tub dishwasher, or a rebate of $100 towards the purchase of a new GE front-control stainless tub dishwasher or GE Profile top control dishwasher. Consumers should not return the recalled dishwashers to the retailer where they purchased as retailers are not prepared to take the units back. |
| Remedy Option | Repair |
| Contact | For additional information, contact GE toll-free at (866) 918-8760 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.geappliances.com/recall |
| Last Updated | 04/15/2016 |
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