CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

These dishwashers have a connector that can short-circuit and overheat during normal use, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • February 18, 2005

CPSC, GE Announce Recall of Built-In Dishwashers

The following models are included in this recall and were sold after January 20, 2004: GE dishwasher models GSD5500G, GSD5560G, GSD5800G, GSD5900G, GSD5960G, EDW3000G, and EDW3060G, with serial numbers with the first letter A through T and the second letter G, or the serial letters VF. The serial number is important, as not all dishwashers with these model numbers are included in this recall. The model and serial number are located inside the door wall of the dishwasher.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using the dishwasher and contact GE to arrange for their dishwashers to be repaired free of charge.

Contact Information

Consumers should call GE at (800) 804-9802 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday to find out if their dishwasher is included in this recall, and to arrange for a free service call.

Recall Details

Sold At
Appliance retail outlets and builder distributors nationwide, from January 2004 through February 2005, for between $300 and $400.
Injuries
GE received 29 reports of connectors overheating, including one report of a fire that spread outside the dishwasher and caused minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
GE Consumer and Industrial of Louisville, Ky.
Recall Number
05116

Product Information

Product Name
General Electric Built-in Dishwashers
Product Type
Dishwashers
Number of Units
About 74,300
Manufacturer Name
GE Consumer and Industrial of Louisville, Ky.
Manufactured In
United States

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (800) 804-9802
Full Contact Information

Consumers should call GE at (800) 804-9802 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday to find out if their dishwasher is included in this recall, and to arrange for a free service call.