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GE Profile™ top-loading clothes washer (gray)
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Why it was recalled
An electrical component in the washers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
71
Incident reports to the firm
0
Injuries reported
0
SaferProducts.gov reports
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
The official remedy
Remedy type: repair
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What to do
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled washers and contact GE Appliances for a free repair.
Product and sales details
ManufacturerGE Appliances, of Louisville, Ky.
UnitsAbout 222,000 (in addition, about 450 were sold in Canada)
Made inSouth Korea
Sold atBest Buy, Lowe's, Sears, The Home Depot and other stores nationwide
Sales periodJune 2003 – October 2011
Price$900 to $1,400
Category
Appliances
How to reach the firm
Phone
877-830-9732
Recall page
www.geappliances.com
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