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General Electric Recalls Gas Dryers Due to Shock Hazard

U.S. CPSCElectric shockFeb 11, 2008
Recalled Gas Dryer
Recalled Gas Dryer
Recalled Gas Dryer Door
Recalled Gas Dryer Door
Recalled Gas Dryer Label
Recalled Gas Dryer Label

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

Hazard

A short circuit in the dryer's wiring poses a shock hazard to consumers with ungrounded dryers.

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.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product 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 on

Retail stores, and authorized builder distributors nationwide from September 2006 through October 2007 for about $440.

Contact the company

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

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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