May 16, 2007 11:03 am US/Central
GE Recalls 2.5 Million Dishwashers
(CBS)
General Electric, in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, is recalling approximately 2.5 million GE dishwashers.
GE says liquid rinse aid can leak from its dispenser onto the dishwasher's internal wiring which can cause an electrical short and overheating, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
GE has received 191 reports of overheated wiring including 56 reports of property damage including 12 fires that spread outside of the dishwasher.
The recall includes GE built-in dishwashers sold under brand names including Eterna, GE, GE Profile, GE Monogram, Hotpoint, and Sears Kenmore.
The dishwashers were sold in department and appliance stores from September 1997 through December 2001 for about $400.
Consumers are urged to stop using the dishwasher and contact GE for a free repair or rebates for new units.
Those affected can call toll free at
877/607-6395 or go to the website
www.geappliances.com
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