GE Dishwashers: FIRE HAZARD!

There is a very high likelyhood that all of the dishwashers in 900 Marshy Cove are affected by this recall.  (The two that we checked are both on the recall list.)
See Comanco correspondence for more detail.
GE website: http://www.geappliances.com/products/recall/dishwasher_2012/

 GE offers a free repair or a $100 rebate toward a new unit. New units can cost approximately $900 and up.
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Product Recall Information
http://www.geappliances.com/products/recall/dishwasher_2012/


GE Dishwashers - August 9, 2012 Recall   The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the General Electric Company (GE) have announced avoluntary recall of 1.3 million Hotpoint@. GE® and GE Profile™, GE Eterna'" and GE Adora" plastic tub dishwashers, manufactured between March 2006 through July 2006, and November 2006 through April 2008. These dishwashers are plastic tub dishwashers with front controls. They were sold in black, white, bisque, stainless steel and CleanSteel™ exterior colors and finishes. You can submit your model and serial number below or call the GE Hotline to determine IT
your dishwasher is included in the recall.

http://www.geappliances.com/products/recall/dishwasher_2012/See list of recalled models


Additional lnfonnation
GE has determined that an electrical failure in the dishwasher's heating element can pose a fire hazard. GE will provide a free repair to all consumers with units affected by the recall. We ask that you not use your dishwasher until it is repaired and to 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.

Consumers who instead wish to replace their dishwasher with a new model can use a GE rebate of $75 for the purchase of a new GE front-control plastic tub dishwasher or a GE rebate of $100 for the purchase of a new GE front-control stainless tub dishwasher or GE Profile top control dishwasher.

GE is aware of 15 reports of dishwasher heating element failures, seven of which resulted in fire and smoke damage beyond the unit. No injuries have been reported.  The model and serial numbers are important, as not all dishwashers are included in the recall. Look at the inside on the front left side of the dishwasher tub to find the model and serial number.

This recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, which will also monitor the effectiveness of the recall program.

Recall Hotline
866-918-8760
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET.
Before calling, have the model and serial numbers on hand.