General Electric Gas Dryers recall: Shock Hazard
General Electric Recalls Gas Dryers Due to Shock Hazard
Why was General Electric Gas Dryers recalled?
A short circuit in the dryer's wiring poses a shock hazard to consumers with ungrounded dryers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the recalled dryers immediately, unplug the dryer, and contact GE for further instructions and to schedule a free, in-home inspection and repair. GE is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled dryers. Contact: For additional information, contact GE toll-free at (866) 324-3732 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, or visit the firm's Web site at http://geappliances.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- GE Gas Clothes Dryers
- Company
- GE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky.
- Quantity
- About 2,100
- Sold at
- Retail stores, and authorized builder distributors nationwide from September 2006 through October 2007 for about $440.
- Recall date
- February 11, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled gas dryers are 42 inches tall (back with backsplash) and 27 inches wide, and were sold in white. GE gas dryers model number DWXR463GGWW with serial numbers starting with AM, TL, SL, VL, and ZL are included in this recall. To find the model and serial numbers, open the dryer door and look in the lower right corner, in the area that was covered by the door.