General Electric · Recalled
General Electric Recalls Gas Dryers Due to Shock Hazard
A short circuit in the dryer's wiring poses a shock hazard to consumers with ungrounded dryers.
- Units
- About 2,100
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $440
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Retail stores, and authorized builder distributors nationwide from September 2006 through October 2007 for about $440.
- Product type
- Dryers
- Made in
- Canada
- Recalled by
- GE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
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.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated FEB 11 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.
