Dishwasher recall

[andiesenji]

On local news stations last night was a report about some GE Dishwashers, known to be installed in Orange County, California.

KABC news report on fire caused by dishwasher

They mentioned that one model GE Dishwasher was recalled two years ago, but the fire was caused by another model.

There is no information on how widespread the distribution of these dishwashers might be.

If you have a GE dishwasher and want to check the model and see if it is on the list previously recalled.

Dishwasher recalls.

Note the most recent is for Maytag dishwashers on 2/1/07

There has also been a recall of front-loading washers made by Maytag and Samsung, on 3/21/07, also due to fire hazard.

Often the problem is that notification is delayed because the person making the original purchase has moved the appliance to another address or - might have left the appliance in the home but no notification in change of ownership was sent to the manufacturer.

Often the owner will not leave details of the sale or appliance instructions with the appliance.

I have often been accused of being a bit anal retentive about keeping appliance records, with the invoice or receipt stapled inside the back cover of a manual and keeping service notes attached to same.

From personal experience, this can be of great help when a problem arises.