CPSCRecalled Feb 11, 2008 · #08542
General Electric Recalls Gas Dryers Due to Shock Hazard
Hazard
A short circuit in the dryer's wiring poses a shock hazard to consumers with ungrounded dryers.
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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 lower right corner, in the area that was covered by the door.
Product details
- Product
- GE Gas Clothes Dryers
- Type
- Dryers
- Manufacturer
- GE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky.
- Model numbers
- DWXR463GGWW
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Retail stores, and authorized builder distributors nationwide from September 2006 through October 2007 for about $440.
- Made in
- Canada
What you should do
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.