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General Electric Recalls Gas Dryers Due to Shock Hazard

Recalled February 11, 2008 · CPSC recall 08542 · General Electric

Recalled Gas DryerRecalled Gas Dryer DoorRecalled Gas Dryer Label
Hazard
A short circuit in the dryer's wiring poses a shock hazard to consumers with ungrounded dryers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled dryers immediately, unplug the dryer, and contact GE for further instructions and to schedule a free, in-home inspection and repair. GE is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled dryers.
Units
About 2,100
Incidents / injuries
None reported.

Description

The recalled gas dryers are 42 inches tall (back with backsplash) and 27 inches wide, and were sold in white. GE gas dryers model number DWXR463GGWW with serial numbers starting with AM, TL, SL, VL, and ZL are included in this recall. To find the model and serial numbers, open the dryer door and look in the lower right corner, in the area that was covered by the door.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled dryers immediately, unplug the dryer, and contact GE for further instructions and to schedule a free, in-home inspection and repair. GE is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled dryers.

Contact

For additional information, contact GE toll-free at (866) 324-3732 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, or visit the firm's Web site at http://geappliances.com

Product
GE Gas Clothes Dryers
Manufacturer(s)
GE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky.
Retailers
Retail stores, and authorized builder distributors nationwide from September 2006 through October 2007 for about $440.
Made in
Canada

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