CPSCGeneral Alert
GE Appliances Recalls Top-Loading Clothes Washers Due to Fire Hazard
Published: September 15, 2016Recall ID: 16265Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An electrical component in the washers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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
Affected Products
GE Profile™ top-loading clothes washers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/GE-Appliances-Recalls-Top-Loading-Clothes-Washers |
| Title | GE Appliances Recalls Top-Loading Clothes Washers Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/16265a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | GE Profile™ top-loading clothes washer (gray) |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/16265b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | GE Profile™ top-loading clothes washer (gold) |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/16265c.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | GE Profile™ top-loading clothes washer model number location |
| Hazards › Name | An electrical component in the washers can overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | 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 |
| Products › Name | GE Profile™ top-loading clothes washers |
| Products › Type | Washing Machines |
| Products › Category I D | 2227 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 222,000 (in addition, about 450 were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 7854 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled washers and contact GE Appliances for a free repair. |
| Importers › Name | GEA Products, L.P., of Louisville, Ky. |
| Retailers › Name | Best Buy, Lowe's, Sears, The Home Depot and other stores nationwide from June 2003 through October 2011 for between $900 and $1,400. |
| Recall Date | 2016-09-15T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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 |
| Recall Number | 16265 |
| Manufacturers › Name | GE Appliances, of Louisville, Ky. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/60194r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | GE Appliances toll-free at 877-830-9732 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.geappliances.com and click "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-10-27T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | South Korea |