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CPSCRecalled Dec 14, 2000 · #01054

CPSC and GE Announce Free Repair Supplement of Rebate Program for Recalled Dishwashers: Recalled Units Still Being Used, Creating Risk of Fire

Hazard

The dishwashers have a slide switch that can melt and ignite, presenting a fire hazard.

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Description

The GE and Hotpoint dishwashers involved are models beginning with GSD500D, GSD500G, GSD540, HDA467, HDA477, or HDA487 with a serial number that has a second letter of A, M, R, S, T, V or Z (for example, BM12345). The model and serial numbers are located on a rectangular label that is on either the right or left front edge of the inner tub. The GE or Hotpoint brand name is on the front of the dishwasher.

Product details

Product
GE and Hotpoint dishwashers
Type
Dishwashers
Manufacturer
General Electric Appliances Co., of Louisville, Ky.
Model numbers
GSD500D, GSD500G, GSD540, HDA467, HDA477, HDA487, BM12345
UPCs
Made in
United States

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.

View the official CPSC notice