CPSCGeneral Alert

GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

Name: GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
Brand: GE Appliances & Lighting, of Louisville, Ky.
SKU: CPSC-10259
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: June 10, 2010Recall ID: 10259Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / 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.

Product Description & Identification

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

Affected Products

GE Front-Load Washing Machines

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/GE-Recalls-Front-Load-Washers-Due-to-Fire-and-Shock-Hazards
Title	GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/17ca11cedc5e44c49806fb02fee5ca91.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled washer
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/c023a98c03fa4098a25b68a9a7ca6a42.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Model and serial number location
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/76804169ad8b45ea987ecf236e1ec47f.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	Model and serial number location
Hazards › Name	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.
Injuries › Name	GE is aware of seven incidents in which flames escaped the units and caused minor smoke damage. No injuries have been reported.
Products › Name	GE Front-Load Washing Machines
Products › Type	Washing Machines
Products › Category I D	2227
Products › Number Of Units	About 181,000
Recall I D	254
Remedies › Name	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.
Retailers › Name	Department and various retail stores nationwide from December 2006 through May 2010 for about $700.
Recall Date	2010-06-10T00:00:00
Description	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
Recall Number	10259
Manufacturers › Name	GE Appliances & Lighting, of Louisville, Ky.
Consumer Contact	For additional information, contact GE toll-free at (888) 345-4124 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.geappliances.com
Last Publish Date	2014-05-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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Recalling FirmGE Appliances & Lighting, of Louisville, Ky.

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