Whirlpool Recalls Stacked Commercial Clothes Dryers Sold Under the ADC Brand Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 23791 · Sep 7, 2023 · Whirlpool
2,500
units affected
2,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23791
- Date
- Sep 7, 2023
- Company
- Whirlpool
- Units affected
- 2,500
- Product
- ADC brand 30 lb. capacity stacked commercial clothes dryers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves all ADC brand stacked commercial clothes dryers with a 30 lb. capacity and model number ADG-30X2R or ADG-30X2Ri. Both models were sold in on-premise and coin-operated configurations for multi-unit housing, laundromats, and other facilities that use commercial laundry equipment. Logos and branding may appear differently depending on when the unit was manufactured. The model number for each unit is printed inside near the hinges of the upper door. The ADG-30X2R units were also sold in custom colors other than white to fit location branding.
What can happen
The recalled clothes dryers can overheat and ignite the clothes load, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Distributors, owners or laundry operators should immediately stop using the recalled models and contact Whirlpool for a free repair. Whirlpool is contacting known purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received two reports of fuel overflow incidents, including one fire. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Direct from Whirlpool or through Authorized ADC distributors nationwide from April 2012 through February 2023 for about $11,800.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled adc brand 30 lb. capacity stacked commercial clothes dryers?
Distributors, owners or laundry operators should immediately stop using the recalled models and contact Whirlpool for a free repair. Whirlpool is contacting known purchasers directly.
What is the hazard?
The recalled clothes dryers can overheat and ignite the clothes load, 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.