Washington, DC (WLTX) -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has advised of a voluntary General Electric dishwasher recall.
The GE dishwashers being recalled were sold under the following brand names:
GE
GE Adora
GE Eterna
GE Profile
Hotpoint
There is potential of an electrical failure in the dishwasher's heating element, which can result in a fire.
General Electric has received reports of 15 different heating element failures, 7 of which resulted in fires. No injuries have been reported, but 3 of the fires caused extensive property damage.
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:
Brand: Model Number Begins With:
GE: GLC4, GLD4, GLD5, GLD6, GSD61, GSD62
GE Adora: GSD63, GSD66, GSD67, GSD69, GLDL
GE Eterna: PDW7, PDWF7, EDW4, EDW5, EDW6
GE Profile: GHD4, GHD5, GHD6, GHDA4, GHDA6
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.
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