GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2010-06-10). Hazards: fire, electric shock. Models: WBVH5. About 181,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10259 |
| Published | 2010-06-10 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Washing Machines |
| Products | GE Front-Load Washing Machines |
| Firm named in the title | GE |
| Firms | GE Appliances & Lighting, of Louisville, Ky. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 181,000 |
| Model numbers | WBVH5 |
| Hazard classes | fire, electric shock |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Trade facets | appliance |
| Sold | Department and various retail stores nationwide from December 2006 through May 2010 for about $700. |
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
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 and injuries
GE is aware of seven incidents in which flames escaped the units and caused minor smoke damage. No injuries have been reported.
Machine access
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