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GE Appliances Recalls Top-Loading Clothes Washers Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled September 15, 2016 · CPSC recall 16265 · GE Appliances

Hazard

An electrical component in the washers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 222,000 (in addition, about 450 were sold in Canada)

Incidents / injuries

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

Description

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

What to do

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled washers and contact GE Appliances for a free repair.

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.

Product

GE Profile™ top-loading clothes washers

Manufacturer(s)

GE Appliances, of Louisville, Ky.

Imported by

GEA Products, L.P., of Louisville, Ky.

Retailers

Best Buy, Lowe's, Sears, The Home Depot and other stores nationwide from June 2003 through October 2011 for between $900 and $1,400.

Made in

South Korea

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →