CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

A short circuit in the dryer's wiring poses a shock hazard to consumers with ungrounded dryers.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • February 11, 2008

General Electric Recalls Gas Dryers Due to Shock Hazard

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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact GE toll-free at (866) 324-3732 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, or visit the firm's Web site at http://geappliances.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Retail stores, and authorized builder distributors nationwide from September 2006 through October 2007 for about $440.
Injuries
None reported.
Manufacturer
GE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky.
Recall Number
08542

Product Information

Product Name
GE Gas Clothes Dryers
Product Type
Dryers
Number of Units
About 2,100
Manufacturer Name
GE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky.
Manufactured In
Canada

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (866) 324-3732
Website geappliances.com
Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact GE toll-free at (866) 324-3732 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, or visit the firm's Web site at http://geappliances.com