GE Profile™ top-loading clothes washers recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

September 15, 2016

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

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

Recall number

16265

Brand / firm

GE Appliances, of Louisville, Ky.

Sold / distributed

Best Buy, Lowe's, Sears, The Home Depot and other stores nationwide from June 2003 through October 2011 for between $900 and $1,400.

Why it was recalled

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

What to do

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled washers and contact GE Appliances for a free repair.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.