General Electric Recalls Gas Dryers Due to Shock Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-02-11). Hazards: electric shock. Models: DWXR463GGWW. About 2,100 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08542 |
| Published | 2008-02-11 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Dryers |
| Products | GE Gas Clothes Dryers |
| Firm named in the title | General Electric |
| Firms | GE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Canada |
| Units (US) | 2,100 |
| Model numbers | DWXR463GGWW |
| Hazard classes | electric shock |
| Remedy classes | repair, inspect, stop use |
| Trade facets | appliance |
| Sold | Retail stores, and authorized builder distributors nationwide from September 2006 through October 2007 for about $440. |
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.
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 and injuries
None reported.
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