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GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

U.S. CPSCFireElectric shockJun 10, 2010
Recalled washer
Recalled washer
Model and serial number location
Model and serial number location
Model and serial number location
Model and serial number location

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

A wire can break in the machine and make contact with a metal part on the washtub while the machine is operating, posing fire and shock hazards to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled washer, unplug it from the electrical outlet and contact GE for a free repair. Consumers should not operate the washer until it has been repaired.

Incidents & injuries

GE is aware of seven incidents in which flames escaped the units and caused minor smoke damage. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

This recall involves GE front-load washing machines without auxiliary water heating. Model and serial numbers are listed in the chart below. Recalled washing machines were manufactured between December 2006 and February 2010. The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom right side and on the bottom door frame of the washers. Brand GE Model Number Begins With: WBVH5 Serial Number Begins With: AM, AR, AS, AT, DM, DR, DS, FM, FR, FS, GM, GS, HM, HR, HS, LM, LR, LS, MM, MR, MS, RM, RR, RS, SM, SR, SS, TM, TR, TS, VM, VR, VS, ZL, ZM, ZR, ZS

Sold on

Department and various retail stores nationwide from December 2006 through May 2010 for about $700.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact GE toll-free at (888) 345-4124 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.geappliances.com

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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