ADC brand capacity stacked commercial clothes dryers recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

September 7, 2023

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Whirlpool Recalls Stacked Commercial Clothes Dryers Sold Under the ADC Brand Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall number

23791

Brand / firm

Whirlpool Corporation, of Benton Harbor, Michigan

Sold / distributed

Direct from Whirlpool or through Authorized ADC distributors nationwide from April 2012 through February 2023 for about $11,800.

Why it was recalled

The recalled clothes dryers can overheat and ignite the clothes load, posing a fire hazard.

What was recalled

This recall involves all ADC brand stacked commercial clothes dryers with a 30 lb. capacity and model number ADG-30X2R or ADG-30X2Ri. Both models were sold in on-premise and coin-operated configurations for multi-unit housing, laundromats, and other facilities that use commercial laundry equipment. Logos and branding may appear differently depending on when the unit was manufactured. The model number for each unit is printed inside near the hinges of the upper door. The ADG-30X2R units were also sold in custom colors other than white to fit location branding.

What to do

Distributors, owners or laundry operators should immediately stop using the recalled models and contact Whirlpool for a free repair. Whirlpool is contacting known purchasers directly.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.