GE Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 12244. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
An electrical failure in the dishwasher's heating element can pose a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers, 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. For all dishwashers, contact GE for a free in-home repair or to receive a GE rebate of $75 towards the purchase of a new GE front-control plastic tub dishwasher, or a rebate of $100 towards the purchase of a new GE front-control stainless tub dishwasher or GE Profile top control dishwasher. Consumers should not return the recalled dishwashers to the retailer where they purchased as retailers are not prepared to take the units back.
CPSC recall 12244 has the recall date 9 Aug 2012. The notice names the firm GE. The recall has about 1,300,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Dishwashers.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | GE has received 15 reports of dishwasher heating element failures, including seven reports of fires, three of which caused extensive property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 1,300,000 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves GE, GE Adora, GE Eterna, GE Profile and Hotpoint brand dishwashers. They were sold in black, white, bisque, stainless steel and CleanSteel™ exterior colors and finishes. The model and serial numbers can be found on a metallic plate located on the left tub wall visible when the door is opened. Model and serial numbers will start with one of the following sequences: Brand Model Number Begins With: Serial Number Begins With: GE GE Adora GE Eterna GE Profile GLC4, GLD4, GLD5, GLD6, GSD61, GSD62, GSD63, GSD66, GSD67, GSD69, GLDL, PDW7, PDWF7, EDW4, EDW5, EDW6, GHD4, GHD5, GHD6, GHDA4, GHDA6 FL, GL, HL, LL, ML, VL, ZL, AM, DM, FM, GM, HM, LM, MM, RM, SM, TM, VM, ZM, AR, DR, FR, GR Hotpoint HLD4 |
| Product | GE, GE Adora™, GE Eterna™, GE Profile™ and Hotpoint®, Dishwashers, About 1.3 million in the United States, Dishwashers |
| Sold at | Appliance dealers, authorized builder distributors and other stores nationwide from March 2006 through August 2009 for between $350 and $850. |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,300,000Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 26%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Dishwashers
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name GE
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 3 Nov 2015 | GE Recalls Air Conditioning and Heating Units Due to Risk of Fire |
| 3 Oct 2012 | GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Injury Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 12244The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 12244. https://recallregister.com/product/1109-ge-recalls-dishwashers-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 12244 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
GE has received 15 reports of dishwasher heating element failures, including seven reports of fires, three of which caused extensive property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Appliance dealers, authorized builder distributors and other stores nationwide from March 2006 through August 2009 for between $350 and $850.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12244?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12244?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1.3 million in the United States