CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Washer and Gas Dryer Units
USCPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Washer and Gas Dryer Units
Recalling Firm: Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The gas dryer can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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
Affected Products
Combination washer and gas dryer units
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Whirlpool-Announce-Recall-of-Washer-and-Gas-Dryer-Units- |
| Title | CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Washer and Gas Dryer Units |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/washer-gas-dryer.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled combination washer and gas dryer unit |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/washer-gas-dryer-label.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Label on recalled combination washer and gas dryer unit |
| Hazards › Name | The gas dryer can overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Whirlpool has received two reports of the unit overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Combination washer and gas dryer units |
| Products › Type | Washing Machines |
| Products › Category I D | 2227 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 17,000 |
| Recall I D | 2166 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these washer and gas dryer units and unplug them immediately. Do not attempt to shut off the gas supply. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2002-07-02T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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 |
| Recall Number | 02192 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich. |
| Consumer Contact | Call toll free at (866) 251-1607 anytime to arrange a free in-home service and repair. For more information, consumers can visit Whirlpool's recall website at www.repair.whirlpool.com. Consumers should have the model and serial numbers of their washer and gas dryer units available when they call. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-09-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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