GE Appliances Recalls Top-Loading Clothes Washers Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 16265 · Sep 15, 2016 · GE Appliances
222,000
units affected
222,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16265
- Date
- Sep 15, 2016
- Company
- GE Appliances
- Units affected
- 222,000
- Product
- GE Profile™ top-loading clothes washers
- Product type
- Washing Machines
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
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
What can happen
An electrical component in the washers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled washers and contact GE Appliances for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ge profile™ top-loading clothes washers?
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled washers and contact GE Appliances for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
An electrical component in the washers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.