Miele Recalls Gas Dryers Due to Risk of Gas Leak or Fire
USMiele Recalls Gas Dryers Due to Risk of Gas Leak or Fire
Reason for Recall / Hazard
If the dryer is improperly installed, the dryer's internal gas fitting can loosen, posing a risk of gas leaking into the house. Any gas leak that is not detected can cause asphyxiation, a fire or an explosion. Also, one or both of the caps on the internal exhaust duct can become dislodged, which can cause lint to build up and be carried through the gas burner. This poses a risk of fire.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves Miele gas dryers, model T 9820. The dryers are residential super-large capacity units that are white-colored. The serial number can be located on the rim of the door opening, and is written as "Nr:xx/" followed by an 8-digit number in the range from 66461685 to 89921848.
Affected Products
Residential Super-large Gas Dryers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Miele-Recalls-Gas-Dryers-Due-to-Risk-of-Gas-Leak-or-Fire |
| Title | Miele Recalls Gas Dryers Due to Risk of Gas Leak or Fire |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/fbf95e7fcbb143fc8d52b8947ef1d5d1.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Super-large Gas Dryer |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/b31bfbe6f4d646569f87ab79968855ef.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Location of Serial Number |
| Hazards › Name | If the dryer is improperly installed, the dryer's internal gas fitting can loosen, posing a risk of gas leaking into the house. Any gas leak that is not detected can cause asphyxiation, a fire or an explosion. Also, one or both of the caps on the internal exhaust duct can become dislodged, which can cause lint to build up and be carried through the gas burner. This poses a risk of fire. |
| Injuries › Name | Miele has received 11 reports worldwide in which consumers reported smelling gas after installation of their dryers. The firm has also received a report of a fire causing property damage. |
| Products › Name | Residential Super-large Gas Dryers |
| Products › Type | Dryers |
| Products › Category I D | 1918 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 22,000 |
| Recall I D | 4599 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled dryer immediately and turn off the gas supply to the unit. The firm has sent direct notices to consumers. Consumers who have not had their dryer inspected should contact a Miele authorized service provider for a free inspection and repair, if necessary. Dryers serviced since January 23, 2008 have been inspected/repaired. |
| Importers › Name | Miele Inc., of Princeton, N.J. |
| Retailers › Name | Miele distributors nationwide between March 2007 and December 2007 for about $1,300. |
| Recall Date | 2008-05-29T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves Miele gas dryers, model T 9820. The dryers are residential super-large capacity units that are white-colored. The serial number can be located on the rim of the door opening, and is written as "Nr:xx/" followed by an 8-digit number in the range from 66461685 to 89921848. |
| Recall Number | 08577 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Miele at (800) 420-1813 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.miele.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-28T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Czech Republic |
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