GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Injury Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-10-03). Hazards: injury. Models: WPDH8800, WPDH8900, WPDH8910. About 62,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13003 |
| Published | 2012-10-03 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-12 |
| Product category | Washing Machines |
| Products | GE Profile™ Front Load Washers |
| Firm named in the title | GE |
| Firms | GE Appliances, of Louisville, Ky. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 62,000 |
| Model numbers | WPDH8800, WPDH8900, WPDH8910 |
| Hazard classes | injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Trade facets | appliance |
| Sold | Best Buy, Lowe's, Sears, The Home Depot and other department and retail stores nationwide, from July 2008 to August 2011 for between $1,199 and $1,599. |
Description
This recall involves GE Profile™ front load washing machines with model numbers beginning with WPDH8800, WPDH8900 and WPDH8910. All serial numbers with these models are included in this recall. The washers were sold in gold, red and white colors. The model number is located on the washer's right side near the bottom and behind the door near the door frame visible when the door is opened. Brand Model Number Begins With: Serial Number Begins With: GE Profile™ WPDH8800 WPDH8900 WPDH8910 All serial numbers with these models are included.
Hazard
The washer's basket can separate during use and break the washer's top panel, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled washers and contact GE for a free repair.
Incidents and injuries
GE has received 19 reports of washer baskets separating, including 10 reports of top panel breakage. No injuries have been reported.
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