CPSC Recall in 2012: GE Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 12-244

Date: August 09, 2012

Product Name: GE, GE Adora™, GE Eterna™, GE Profile™ and Hotpoint®, Dishwashers

Recall 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  

Hazard Description:

An electrical failure in the dishwasher's heating element can pose a fire hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 1.3 million in the United States

Incidents:

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.

Sold At:

Appliance dealers, authorized builder distributors and other stores nationwide from March 2006 through August 2009 for between $350 and $850.

Manufactured In:

United States