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CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Washer and Gas Dryer Units

U.S. CPSCFireJul 2, 2002
Recalled combination washer and gas dryer unit
Recalled combination washer and gas dryer unit
Label on recalled combination washer and gas dryer unit
Label on recalled combination washer and gas dryer unit

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Hazard

The gas dryer can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these washer and gas dryer units and unplug them immediately. Do not attempt to shut off the gas supply.

Incidents & injuries

Whirlpool has received two reports of the unit overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Product description

The recalled 24-inch washer and gas dryer units were sold under the Whirlpool®, Kenmore® and General Electric® brand names, which is written on the control panel of the units. They are white or light tan. The model and serial number are located behind the dryer door at the top of the opening. Model and serial numbers of units covered by this recall are as follows: Brand Model Numbers Serial Number Whirlpool Compact Thin Twin LTG5243DZ2 LTG5243DT2 LTG5243DQ2 LTG5243DQ3 LTG5243DT3 Begins with MM, ML or MK Kenmore Laundry Center 110.98752792 110.98752793 Begins with MM, ML or MK General Electric Unitized Spacemaker WSM2480TBAWW WSM2480TCAWW Has Z, A or D as the second character

Sold on

Home improvement and department stores, new construction builders and remodelers sold these units nationwide, from January 2000 through May 2002, for between $800 and $960.

Contact the company

Call toll free at (866) 251-1607 anytime to arrange a free in-home service and repair. For more information, consumers can visit Whirlpool's recall website at www.repair.whirlpool.com. Consumers should have the model and serial numbers of their washer and gas dryer units available when they call.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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