CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

An electrical component in the washers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

In Conjunction with
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/60194r-eng.php
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • September 15, 2016

GE Appliances Recalls Top-Loading Clothes Washers Due to Fire Hazard

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

Required Consumer Action

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

Contact 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.

Recall Details

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.
Injuries
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
Manufacturer
GE Appliances, of Louisville, Ky.
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
16265

Product Information

Product Name
GE Profile™ top-loading clothes washers
Product Type
Washing Machines
Number of Units
About 222,000 (in addition, about 450 were sold in Canada)
Manufacturer Name
GE Appliances, of Louisville, Ky.
Imported By
GEA Products, L.P., of Louisville, Ky.
Manufactured In
South Korea

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Contact Manufacturer

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

Phone 877-830-9732
Website www.geappliances.com
Full Contact 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.