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General Electric GE Gas Clothes Dryers

Description: General Electric Recalls Gas Dryers Due to Shock Hazard Recall Alert U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 February 11, 2008 Alert #08-542 General Electric Recalls Gas Dryers Due to Shock Hazard The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: GE Gas Clothes Dryers Units: About 2,100 Manufacturer: GE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky. Hazard: A short circuit in the dryer’s wiring poses a shock hazard to consumers with ungrounded dryers. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: 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. Sold by: Retail stores, and authorized builder distributors nationwide from September 2006 through October 2007 for about $440. Manufactured in: Canada Remedy: 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. Consumer Contact: 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 Firm’s Media Contact: Kim Freeman at (502) 452-7819 or [email protected] [Learn More]

General Electric GE Gas Clothes Dryers Recall Information

Country of OriginCanada
Recall Date02/11/2008
Recall ID4564
Recall Number08542
Product TypeDryers
HazardElectrocution/Electric Shock
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