Decatur – GE Profile top-loading clothes washers are being recalled due to a potential fire hazard. Nearly 222,000 of the washers have been sold in the United States.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission made the recall announcement. Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the washers.
GE Appliances has received 71 reports of internal washer components burning or catching fire, including three reports of fires resulting in about $129,000 in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
The recall involves three models of GE Profile high-efficiency top-loading clothes washers. The washers come in gold, gray and white and measure about four cubic feet. “GE Profile” is printed on the front of the washers. The model number is located on the rear cover of the washer’s backsplash, above the water valve connections. Recalled washers have the following model and serial number ranges:
Brand | Model | Serial Number |
GE Profile | WPGT9350 WPGT9360 WPGT9150 | All serial numbers included |
Consumers should contact GE for repair information:
GE Appliances toll-free at 877-830-9732 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.geappliances.com and click “Recall Information” at the bottom of the page for more information.
The GE Profile to-loading clothes washers were sold at Best Buy, Lowe’s, Sears, The Home Depot and other stores nationwide from June 2003 through October 2011 for between $900 and $1,400.
