Safety regulator, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Washer and Gas Dryer Units
Recall 02192 · Jul 2, 2002 · Whirlpool Corp.
17,000
units affected
17,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02192
- Date
- Jul 2, 2002
- Company
- Whirlpool Corp.
- Units affected
- 17,000
- Product
- Combination washer and gas dryer units
- Product type
- Washing Machines
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled 24-inch washer and gas dryer units were sold under the Whirlpool®, Kenmore® and General Electric® brand names, which is written on the control panel of the units. They are white or light tan. The model and serial number are located behind the dryer door at the top of the opening. Model and serial numbers of units covered by this recall are as follows: Brand Model Numbers Serial Number Whirlpool Compact Thin Twin LTG5243DZ2 LTG5243DT2 LTG5243DQ2 LTG5243DQ3 LTG5243DT3 Begins with MM, ML or MK Kenmore Laundry Center 110.98752792 110.98752793 Begins with MM, ML or MK General Electric Unitized Spacemaker WSM2480TBAWW WSM2480TCAWW Has Z, A or D as the second character
What can happen
The gas dryer can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these washer and gas dryer units and unplug them immediately. Do not attempt to shut off the gas supply.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Whirlpool has received two reports of the unit overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Sold at
- Home improvement and department stores, new construction builders and remodelers sold these units nationwide, from January 2000 through May 2002, for between $800 and $960.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled combination washer and gas dryer units?
Consumers should stop using these washer and gas dryer units and unplug them immediately. Do not attempt to shut off the gas supply.
What is the hazard?
The gas dryer 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.