GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Injury Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2012-10-03 · 13003
Hazards
The washer's basket can separate during use and break the washer's top panel, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
13003
Date
2012-10-03
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
GE Profile™ Front Load Washers
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
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.
Importer(s)
GE Appliances, of Louisville, Ky.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
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.