General Electric Recalls Gas Dryers Due to Shock Hazard
Released: Monday, February 11, 2008 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), GE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky., is voluntarily recalling about 2,100 GE Gas Clothes Dryers. A short circuit in the dryer’s wiring poses a shock hazard to consumers with ungrounded dryers.
Recall Details
Product
GE Gas Clothes Dryers
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 upper right corner, in the area that was covered by the door.
Hazards
A short circuit in the dryer’s wiring poses a shock hazard to consumers with ungrounded dryers.
Incidents
None reported.
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.
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