GE Profile™ top-loading clothes washers
Description: 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 [Learn More]
About 222,000 (in addition, about 450 were sold in Canada) units were affected by this recall.
GE Appliances Recalls Top-Loading Clothes Washers Due to Fire Hazard
GE Profile™ top-loading clothes washer (gray). GE Profile™ top-loading clothes washer (gold)
GE Profile™ top-loading clothes washers Recall Information
| Country of Origin | South Korea |
| Recall Date | 09/15/2016 |
| Recall ID | 7854 |
| Recall Number | 16265 |
| Product Type | Washing Machines |
| Hazard | An electrical component in the washers can overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries | 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 |
| Remedy | Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled washers and contact GE Appliances for a free repair. |
| Remedy Option | Repair |
| 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. |
| Last Updated | 10/27/2016 |
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