GE Front Load Washers recall: Fire and Shock Hazards
GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
Why was GE Front Load Washers recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. 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
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 Front-Load Washing Machines
- Company
- GE Appliances & Lighting, of Louisville, Ky.
- Quantity
- About 181,000
- Sold at
- Department and various retail stores nationwide from December 2006 through May 2010 for about $700.
- Recall date
- June 10, 2010
- Incidents / injuries
- GE is aware of seven incidents in which flames escaped the units and caused minor smoke damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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