Reported Sep 15, 2016
GE Appliances Recalls Top-Loading Clothes Washers Due to Fire Hazard
GE Appliances of Louisville, Ky.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled washers and contact GE Appliances for a free repair.
Firm contact: 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- GE Profile™ top-loading clothes washers
- Amount recalled
- About 222,000 (in addition, about 450 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
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..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
An electrical component in the washers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: 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
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