GE Dishwasher Recall

[John Bowman]

Description: The recall includes GE built-in dishwashers sold under the following brand names: Eterna, GE, GE Profile™, GE Monogram®, Hotpoint®, and Sears-Kenmore. The dishwashers were sold in white, black, almond, bisque and stainless steel. The brand name is printed on the dishwasher’s front control panel. Click the link below for a listing of model and serial numbers which can be found inside the dishwasher tub on the front left side of the dishwasher.

http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PREREL/prhtml07/07190.html

Sold at: Department and appliance stores from September 1997 through December 2001 for about $400.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers and contact General Electric for a free repair, a $150 rebate towards the purchase of a new GE dishwasher, or a $300 rebate towards the purchase of a new GE Profile or GE Monogram dishwasher.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact General Electric toll-free at (877) 607-6395 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday. Consumers also can visit the firm’s Web site at www.geappliances.com

[Michael W. Gault]

I see GE in almost every new house I inspect (that or Whirlpool)...

Something else to look for and advise clients of,

Thanks John...

NACHI, providing more to the inspector who already provides more!