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CPSC, GE Announce Recall of Built-In Dishwashers

⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately

This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.

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CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2881.

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.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2881.

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

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Appliance Retail Outlets And Builder Distributors Nationwide, From January 2004 Through February 2005, For Between $300 And $400. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2881.

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.

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Appliance Retail Outlets And Builder Distributors Nationwide, From January 2004 Through February 2005, For Between $300 And $400. Recall FAQ

Appliance Retail Outlets And Builder Distributors Nationwide, From January 2004 Through February 2005, For Between $300 And $400. is the subject of an appliances recall: CPSC, GE Announce Recall of Built-In Dishwashers. The notice was published on February 18, 2005 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 74,300 units are potentially affected.