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GE Profile Recalls: 4 CPSC Recalls Since 2010
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced 4 recalls involving GE Profile products since 2010, the most recent on September 15, 2016. Each recall below shows what was recalled, the hazard, the model numbers and what to do. Always check the official notice: a recall can cover only some models, colours or production dates.
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GE Appliances Recalls Top-Loading Clothes Washers Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: An electrical component in the washers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled washers and contact GE Appliances for a free repair.
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · September 15, 2016
GE Appliances Recalls Top-Loading Clothes Washers Due to Fire Hazard
- Recall number
- 16265
- Units
- About 222,000 (in addition, about 450 were sold in Canada)
- Hazard
- An electrical component in the washers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
- What was recalled
- 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
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled washers and contact GE Appliances for a free repair.
- 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.
- Company
- GE Appliances, of Louisville, Ky., GEA Products, L.P., of Louisville, Ky.
- Contact
- 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.
GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Injury Hazard
Hazard: The washer's basket can separate during use and break the washer's top panel, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled washers and contact GE for a free repair.
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · October 3, 2012
GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Injury Hazard
- Recall number
- 13003
- Units
- About 62,000
- Hazard
- The washer's basket can separate during use and break the washer's top panel, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
- What was recalled
- 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.
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled washers and contact GE for a free repair.
- 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.
- Company
- GE Appliances, of Louisville, Ky.
- Contact
- 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
GE Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: An electrical failure in the dishwasher's heating element can pose a fire hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers, disconnect the electric supply by shutting off the fuse or circuit breaker controlling it and inform all users of the dishwasher about the risk of fire. …
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · August 9, 2012
GE Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard
- Recall number
- 12244
- Units
- About 1.3 million in the United States
- Hazard
- An electrical failure in the dishwasher's heating element can pose a fire hazard.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves GE, GE Adora, GE Eterna, GE Profile and Hotpoint brand dishwashers. They were sold in black, white, bisque, stainless steel and CleanSteel™ exterior colors and finishes. The model and serial numbers can be found on a metallic plate located on the left tub wall visible when the door is opened. Model and serial numbers will start with one of the following sequences: Brand Model Number Begins With: Serial Number Begins With: GE GE Adora GE Eterna GE Profile GLC4, GLD4, GLD5, GLD6, GSD61, GSD62, GSD63, GSD66, GSD67, GSD69, GLDL, PDW7, PDWF7, EDW4, EDW5, EDW6, GHD4, GHD5, GHD6, GHDA4, GHDA6 FL, GL, HL, LL, ML, VL, ZL, AM, DM, FM, GM, HM, LM, MM, RM, SM, TM, VM, ZM, AR, DR, FR
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers, disconnect the electric supply by shutting off the fuse or circuit breaker controlling it and inform all users of the dishwasher about the risk of fire. For all dishwashers, contact GE for a free in-home repair or to receive a GE rebate of $75 towards the purchase of a new GE front-control plastic tub dishwasher, or a rebate of $100 towards the purchase of a new GE front-control stainless tub dishwasher or GE Profile top control dishwasher. Consumers should not return the recalled dishwashers to the retailer where they purchased as retailers are not prepared to take the units back.
- Sold at
- Appliance dealers, authorized builder distributors and other stores nationwide from March 2006 through August 2009 for between $350 and $850.
- Company
- GE Appliances, of Louisville, Ky.
- Contact
- For additional information, contact GE toll-free at (866) 918-8760 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.geappliances.com/recall
GE Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: Water condensation can drip onto the electronic control board, causing a short circuit and resulting in an overheated connector. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers, disconnect the electric supply by shutting off the fuse or circuit breaker controlling it and inform all users of the dishwasher about the risk of fire. …
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · October 26, 2010
GE Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard
- Recall number
- 11022
- Units
- About 174,000
- Hazard
- Water condensation can drip onto the electronic control board, causing a short circuit and resulting in an overheated connector. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves the GE Profile dishwashers manufactured between July 2003 and December 2005 and GE Monogram dishwashers manufactured between January 2004 and December 2006. They were sold in white, black, bisque, stainless steel and with custom panels. The recalled model and serial numbers listed below are located on the inside on the front left side of the dishwasher tubs. BrandModel Number Begins With:Serial Number Begins With: GE Profile PDW9200J, PDW9280J MF, RF, SF, TF, VF, ZF, AG, DG, FG, GG, HG, LG, MG, RG, SG, TG,VG, ZG, AH, DH, FH, GH, HH, LH, MH, RH, SH, TH, VH, ZH PDW9800J, PDW9880J MF, RF, SF, TF, VF, ZF, AG, DG, FG, GG, HG, LG, MG, RG, SG, TG,VG, ZG, AH, DH, FH, GH, HH, LH,
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers, disconnect the electric supply by shutting off the fuse or circuit breaker controlling it and inform all users of the dishwasher about the risk of fire. Contact GE for a free in-home repair or to receive a GE rebate of $200 for the purchase of a new GE Profile dishwasher and a GE rebate of $400 for purchase of a new GE Monogram dishwasher.
- Sold at
- Retail stores nationwide, appliance dealers and authorized builder distributors from July 2003 through December 2006 for between $750 and $1,400.
- Company
- GE Appliances & Lighting, of Louisville, Ky.
- Contact
- For additional information, contact GE toll-free at (877) 275-6840 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.geappliances.com/recall
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls database, updated weekly. Recalls are matched to brands by the company and product names in each notice; if you think a recall is listed here by mistake, please tell us.