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CPSC, GE Announce Recall of Dishwashers

召回日期：1999-10-18官方最后发布：1999-10-18适用地区：美国

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危险说明 Hazard

The dishwashers have a slide switch that allows consumers to choose between heat drying and energy saver functions. Over time, the slide switch can melt and ignite, presenting a fire hazard.

受影响产品

GE and Hotpoint brand dishwashers

Units：About 3.1 million

官方描述 Description

The GE and Hotpoint dishwashers that are being recalled are model 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) and were manufactured between April 1983 and January 1989. 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.

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

GE and CPSC have reports of 50 fires, seven of which spread beyond the dishwashers. In three cases, the structure of the house or apartment was damaged. No injuries have been reported.

官方补救措施 Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled dishwashers immediately. Keep the dishwasher door unlatched to prevent the flow of electric current from the latch to the slide switch. GE is offering consumers a rebate toward the purchase of a new dishwasher.

消费者联系信息

Contact GE at (800) 599-2929 anytime or www.geappliancerecall.com for information on how to participate in the rebate program.