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Product recall · CPSCSeptember 15, 2016Serious
GE Appliances Top-Loading Clothes Washers
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
An electrical component in the washers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled washers and contact GE Appliances for a free repair.
Who to contact: GE Appliances toll-free at 877-830-9732 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.geappliances.com and click "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page for more information.
The product
The recall involves three models of GE Profile high-efficiency top-loading clothes washers. The washers come in gold, gray and white and measure about four cubic feet. "GE Profile" is printed on the front of the washers. The model number is located on the rear cover of the washer's backsplash, above the water valve connections. Recalled washers have the following model and serial number ranges: Brand Model Serial Number GE Profile WPGT9350 WPGT9360 WPGT9150 All serial numbers included
Details
- Units affected
- About 222,000 (in addition, about 450 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- September 15, 2016
- Brand
- GE Appliances, of Louisville, Ky., GEA Products, L.P., of Louisville, Ky.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- GE Appliances has received 71 reports of internal washer components burning or catching fire, including three reports of fires resulting in about $129,000 in property damage. No injuries have been reported
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The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “GE Appliances Recalls Top-Loading Clothes Washers Due to Fire Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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