GE Issues Dryer Recall for Fire Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and General Electric Corp. recently announced a voluntary recall of several dishwasher brands. The recall involves GE, GE Adora, GE Eterna, GE Profile and Hotpoint brand dishwashers, and models that were sold in multiple colors and exterior finishes, a news release stated.

The appliances were sold nationwide from March 2006 through Aug. 2009 for between $350 and $850, and have been known to cause fires.

Consumers should stop using the products immediately and can contact GE toll-free at 1-866-918-8760 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. More information is available at GE's website.

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