CPSCRecalled Jul 2, 2002 · #02192
CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Washer and Gas Dryer Units
Hazard
The gas dryer can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
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The recalled 24-inch washer and gas dryer units were sold under the Whirlpool®, Kenmore® and General Electric® brand names, which is written on the control panel of the units. They are white or light tan. The model and serial number are located behind the dryer door at the top of the opening. Model and serial numbers of units covered by this recall are as follows: Brand Model Numbers Serial Number Whirlpool Compact Thin Twin LTG5243DZ2 LTG5243DT2 LTG5243DQ2 LTG5243DQ3 LTG5243DT3 Begins with MM, ML or MK Kenmore Laundry Center 110.98752792 110.98752793 Begins with MM, ML or MK General Electric Unitized Spacemaker WSM2480TBAWW WSM2480TCAWW Has Z, A or D as the second character
Product details
- Product
- Combination washer and gas dryer units
- Type
- Washing Machines
- Manufacturer
- Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich.
- Model numbers
- LTG5243DZ2, LTG5243DT2, LTG5243DQ2, LTG5243DQ3, LTG5243DT3, 98752792, 98752793, WSM2480TBAWW, WSM2480TCAWW
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Home improvement and department stores, new construction builders and remodelers sold these units nationwide, from January 2000 through May 2002, for between $800 and $960.
- Made in
- United States
What you should do
Consumers should stop using these washer and gas dryer units and unplug them immediately. Do not attempt to shut off the gas supply.