Miele · Recalled
Miele Recalls Gas Dryers Due to Risk of Gas Leak or Fire
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.
- Units
- About 22,000
- Reports
- 11
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $1,300
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Miele distributors nationwide between March 2007 and December 2007 for about $1,300.
- Product type
- Dryers
- Made in
- Czech Republic
- Recalled by
- Miele Inc., of Princeton, N.J.
Incident log
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.
What the notice says to do
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.
For additional information, contact Miele at (800) 420-1813 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.miele.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 MAY 29 2008; last revised JAN 28 2015.
