GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 13003 · announced October 3, 2012 · Ge Appliances · 62,000 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The washer's basket can separate during use and break the washer's top panel, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled washers and contact GE for a free repair. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): GE has received 19 reports of washer baskets separating, including 10 reports of top panel breakage. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: 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.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact GE Appliances at (888) 641-9739 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.geappliances.com/products/recall
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.