FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 9, 2012
Release #12-244 Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 918-8760
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Firm's Media Contact: (888) 240-2749 GE Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of
the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or
attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of product: GE, GE Adora(tm), GE Eterna(tm), GE Profile(tm) and
Hotpoint(r), Dishwashers Units: About 1.3 million in the United States Manufacturer: GE Appliances, of Louisville, Ky. Hazard: An electrical failure in the dishwasher's heating element can pose a
fire hazard. Incidents/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. 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(tm) 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: Brands GE, GE Adora, GE Eterna, GE Profile, Hotpoint Model Number Begins With (except Hotpoint): GLC4, GLD4, GLD5, GLD6, GSD61,
GSD62, GSD63, GSD66, GSD67, GSD69, GLDL, PDW7, PDWF7, EDW4, EDW5, EDW6,
GHD4, GHD5, GHD6, GHDA4, GHDA6 Model Number Begins With (Hotpoint): HLD4 Serial Number Begins With: FL, GL, HL, LL, ML, VL, ZL, AM, DM, FM, GM, HM,
LM, MM, RM, SM, TM, VM, ZM, AR, DR, FR, GR
Sold at: Appliance dealers, authorized builder distributors and other stores
nationwide from March 2006 through August 2009 for between $350 and $850. Manufactured in: United States 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. Consumer 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 To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled
products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12244.html
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Mark Cramer Inspection Services, Inc.
492 20th Ave. Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785
727-595-4211 Tampa Bay Area Home Inspector
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August 9, 2012
Release #12-244 Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 918-8760
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Firm's Media Contact: (888) 240-2749 GE Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of
the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or
attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of product: GE, GE Adora(tm), GE Eterna(tm), GE Profile(tm) and
Hotpoint(r), Dishwashers Units: About 1.3 million in the United States Manufacturer: GE Appliances, of Louisville, Ky. Hazard: An electrical failure in the dishwasher's heating element can pose a
fire hazard. Incidents/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. 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(tm) 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: Brands GE, GE Adora, GE Eterna, GE Profile, Hotpoint Model Number Begins With (except Hotpoint): GLC4, GLD4, GLD5, GLD6, GSD61,
GSD62, GSD63, GSD66, GSD67, GSD69, GLDL, PDW7, PDWF7, EDW4, EDW5, EDW6,
GHD4, GHD5, GHD6, GHDA4, GHDA6 Model Number Begins With (Hotpoint): HLD4 Serial Number Begins With: FL, GL, HL, LL, ML, VL, ZL, AM, DM, FM, GM, HM,
LM, MM, RM, SM, TM, VM, ZM, AR, DR, FR, GR
Sold at: Appliance dealers, authorized builder distributors and other stores
nationwide from March 2006 through August 2009 for between $350 and $850. Manufactured in: United States 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. Consumer 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 To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled
products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12244.html
Mark Cramer
Mark Cramer Inspection Services, Inc.
492 20th Ave. Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785
727-595-4211 Tampa Bay Area Home Inspector
http://www.BestTampaInspector.com
Clearwater Home Inspector
St. Petersburg Home Inspector
Advice for consumers on choosing a home inspector in Tampa, St. Petersburg
or Cleawater
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