CPSC2016-09-15
GE Appliances Recalls Top-Loading Clothes Washers Due to Fire Hazard
GE Appliances, of Louisville, Ky.
Hazard
An electrical component in the washers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled washers and contact GE Appliances for a free repair.
Sold at
Best Buy, Lowe's, Sears, The Home Depot and other stores nationwide from June 2003 through October 2011 for between $900 and $1,400.
Affected count
About 222,000 (in addition, about 450 were sold in Canada)
Injuries 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
Manufactured in
South Korea
Remedy type
Repair
Products
GE Profile™ top-loading clothes washers
Consumer 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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/GE-Appliances-Recalls-Top-Loading-Clothes-WashersDon't want to check this manually?
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