GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Injury Hazard
USGE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Injury Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The washer's basket can separate during use and break the washer's top panel, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves GE Profile™ front load washing machines with model numbers beginning with WPDH8800, WPDH8900 and WPDH8910. All serial numbers with these models are included in this recall. The washers were sold in gold, red and white colors. The model number is located on the washer's right side near the bottom and behind the door near the door frame visible when the door is opened. Brand Model Number Begins With: Serial Number Begins With: GE Profile™ WPDH8800 WPDH8900 WPDH8910 All serial numbers with these models are included.
Affected Products
GE Profile™ Front Load Washers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/GE-Recalls-Front-Load-Washers-Due-to-Injury-Hazard |
| Title | GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Injury Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.130176.13003b.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Picture of recalled gold washer |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.130178.13003c.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Picture of recalled red washer |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.130174.13003a.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Picture of recalled white washer showing location of model and serial number |
| Hazards › Name | The washer's basket can separate during use and break the washer's top panel, posing an injury hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | GE has received 19 reports of washer baskets separating, including 10 reports of top panel breakage. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | GE Profile™ Front Load Washers |
| Products › Type | Washing Machines |
| Products › Category I D | 2227 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 62,000 |
| Recall I D | 1214 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled washers and contact GE for a free repair. |
| Importers › Name | GE Appliances, of Louisville, Ky. |
| Retailers › Name | Best Buy, Lowe's, Sears, The Home Depot and other department and retail stores nationwide, from July 2008 to August 2011 for between $1,199 and $1,599. |
| Recall Date | 2012-10-03T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves GE Profile™ front load washing machines with model numbers beginning with WPDH8800, WPDH8900 and WPDH8910. All serial numbers with these models are included in this recall. The washers were sold in gold, red and white colors. The model number is located on the washer's right side near the bottom and behind the door near the door frame visible when the door is opened. Brand Model Number Begins With: Serial Number Begins With: GE Profile™ WPDH8800 WPDH8900 WPDH8910 All serial numbers with these models are included. |
| Recall Number | 13003 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact GE Appliances at (888) 641-9739 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.geappliances.com/products/recall |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-12T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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