Dishwasher Poses Burn Hazard

The heating element installed in a large number of GE dishwashers was discovered to be defective and could potentially cause burn injuries. The manufacturer recently announced a voluntary recall of approximately 1.3 million dishwasher units. The announcement was made in coordination with the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The heating element which heats up water for the washing and rinsing cycles was found to fail in several instances. The manufacturer received seven reports of fires that were caused by the dishwasher's defect. In three of those cases the fire started by the product caused a great deal of damage to the owner's property. The recall includes five different lines of the dishwasher that were sold between March 2006 and August 2009. The products were sold across the U.S. for anywhere from about $350 to $850 and came in a variety of colors and finishes. People who own any of these dishwashers are asked to immediately discontinue use of the product and cut off its power supply by turning off the fuse or circuit breaker it is on. Work with a product liability lawyer if you have a recalled product concern or were injured by a defective product.

Product recalls can occur for any type of consumer item and are usually the result of reports of injury or damage caused by the product. Tainted foods, dangerous toys, vehicle defects, defective automotive parts, faulty construction equipment, dangerous pharmaceutical drugs, medical devices and any number of other products can be the subject of a recall. The point at which a manufacturer will issue a recall depends on many factors which may not always seem to follow common sense when it comes to responsibility. Discuss your issues with a lawyer knowledgeable in product liability or product recall cases to make sure your injuries or losses are properly addressed.

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