CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The washer's basket can separate during use and break the washer's top panel, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • October 3, 2012

GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Injury Hazard

This recall involves GE Profile™ front load washing machines with model numbers beginning with WPDH8800, WPDH8900 and WPDH8910. All serial numbers with these models are included in this recall. The washers were sold in gold, red and white colors. The model number is located on the washer's right side near the bottom and behind the door near the door frame visible when the door is opened. Brand Model Number Begins With: Serial Number Begins With: GE Profile™ WPDH8800 WPDH8900 WPDH8910 All serial numbers with these models are included.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled washers and contact GE for a free repair.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact GE Appliances at (888) 641-9739 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.geappliances.com/products/recall

Recall Details

Sold At
Best Buy, Lowe's, Sears, The Home Depot and other department and retail stores nationwide, from July 2008 to August 2011 for between $1,199 and $1,599.
Injuries
GE has received 19 reports of washer baskets separating, including 10 reports of top panel breakage. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
13003

Product Information

Product Name
GE Profile™ Front Load Washers
Product Type
Washing Machines
Number of Units
About 62,000
Imported By
GE Appliances, of Louisville, Ky.
Manufactured In
China

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Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact GE Appliances at (888) 641-9739 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.geappliances.com/products/recall