CPSC2008-02-11
General Electric Recalls Gas Dryers Due to Shock Hazard
GE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky.
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.
Sold at
Retail stores, and authorized builder distributors nationwide from September 2006 through October 2007 for about $440.
Affected count
About 2,100
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
Canada
Products
GE Gas Clothes Dryers
Consumer 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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/General-Electric-Recalls-Gas-Dryers-Due-to-Shock-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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