GE and Hotpoint dishwashers Recalled for Fire Hazard
Hazard
The dishwashers have a slide switch that can melt and ignite, presenting a fire hazard.
What You Should Do
Both the CPSC and GE strongly urge consumers who have not replaced their recalled units under the original rebate program to contact GE right away to schedule a free rewiring or participate in the original rebate program. Until the dishwasher has been rewired, consumers should keep the dishwasher door unlatched at all times to prevent the flow of electrical current that creates a risk of fire. With the free rewire option, a GE-authorized technician will rewire the slide switch at no cost to consumers. This supplements the original rebate program announced October 19, 1999.
Consumers that have one of these recalled dishwashers should contact GE at 1-800-599-2929 anytime or go to www.geappliancerecall.com.
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Injuries & Incidents
- There have been approximately 90 incidents of fire, smoking and melted switches, 14 of which included fires that spread beyond the dishwasher. Approximately 10 incidents have occurred since the recall announcement. No injuries have been reported.