GE Appliances · Recalled
GE Appliances Recalls Top-Loading Clothes Washers Due to Fire Hazard
An electrical component in the washers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 222,000 (in addition, about 450 were sold in Canada)
- Reports
- 71
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $900–$1,400
- Remedy
- Repair
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Affected
The recall involves three models of GE Profile high-efficiency top-loading clothes washers. The washers come in gold, gray and white and measure about four cubic feet. "GE Profile" is printed on the front of the washers. The model number is located on the rear cover of the washer's backsplash, above the water valve connections. Recalled washers have the following model and serial number ranges: Brand Model Serial Number GE Profile WPGT9350 WPGT9360 WPGT9150 All serial numbers included
The file
- Sold at
- Best Buy, Lowe's, Sears, The Home Depot and other stores nationwide from June 2003 through October 2011 for between $900 and $1,400.
- Product type
- Washing Machines
- Made in
- South Korea
- Recalled by
- GE Appliances, of Louisville, Ky., GEA Products, L.P., of Louisville, Ky.
Incident log
GE Appliances has received 71 reports of internal washer components burning or catching fire, including three reports of fires resulting in about $129,000 in property damage. No injuries have been reported
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled washers and contact GE Appliances for a free repair.
GE Appliances toll-free at 877-830-9732 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.geappliances.com and click "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page for more information.
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 SEP 15 2016; last revised OCT 27 2016.
