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GE and Hotpoint brand dishwashers
Official notice
4 May 2026
Last checked
4 May 2026
An official CPSC notice concerns GE and Hotpoint brand dishwashers. 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. Published 2026-05-04.
What to do now
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.
Official notice
2026-05-04
The hazard
The 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.
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