General Electric Recalls Gas Dryers Due to Shock Hazard
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The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.Name of Product: GE Gas Clothes Dryers
Units: About 2,100
Manufacturer: GE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky.
Hazard: A short circuit in the dryer?s wiring poses a shock hazard to consumers with ungrounded dryers.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: 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 upper right corner, in the area that was covered by the door.
Sold by: Retail stores, and authorized builder distributors nationwide from September 2006 through October 2007 for about $440.
Manufactured in: Canada
Remedy: 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.
Consumer Contact: 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
Firm?s Media Contact: Kim Freeman at 502 452-7819 or kim_freeman@ge.com
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