GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
Recall 10259 · Jun 10, 2010 · Ge
181,000
units affected
181,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10259
- Date
- Jun 10, 2010
- Company
- Ge
- Units affected
- 181,000
- Product
- GE Front-Load Washing Machines
- Product type
- Washing Machines
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves GE front-load washing machines without auxiliary water heating. Model and serial numbers are listed in the chart below. Recalled washing machines were manufactured between December 2006 and February 2010. The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom right side and on the bottom door frame of the washers. Brand GE Model Number Begins With: WBVH5 Serial Number Begins With: AM, AR, AS, AT, DM, DR, DS, FM, FR, FS, GM, GS, HM, HR, HS, LM, LR, LS, MM, MR, MS, RM, RR, RS, SM, SR, SS, TM, TR, TS, VM, VR, VS, ZL, ZM, ZR, ZS
What can happen
A wire can break in the machine and make contact with a metal part on the washtub while the machine is operating, posing fire and shock hazards to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled washer, unplug it from the electrical outlet and contact GE for a free repair. Consumers should not operate the washer until it has been repaired.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- GE is aware of seven incidents in which flames escaped the units and caused minor smoke damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Department and various retail stores nationwide from December 2006 through May 2010 for about $700.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ge front-load washing machines?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled washer, unplug it from the electrical outlet and contact GE for a free repair. Consumers should not operate the washer until it has been repaired.
What is the hazard?
A wire can break in the machine and make contact with a metal part on the washtub while the machine is operating, posing fire and shock hazards to consumers.
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.