CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Washer and Gas Dryer Units
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2002-07-02 · 02192
Hazards
The gas dryer can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
02192
Date
2002-07-02
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Combination washer and gas dryer units
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich.
Retailer(s)
Home improvement and department stores, new construction builders and remodelers sold these units nationwide, from January 2000 through May 2002, for between $800 and $960.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
The recalled 24-inch washer and gas dryer units were sold under the Whirlpool®, Kenmore® and General Electric® brand names, which is written on the control panel of the units. They are white or light tan. The model and serial number are located behind the dryer door at the top of the opening. Model and serial numbers of units covered by this recall are as follows: Brand Model Numbers Serial Number Whirlpool Compact Thin Twin LTG5243DZ2 LTG5243DT2 LTG5243DQ2 LTG5243DQ3 LTG5243DT3 Begins with MM, ML or MK Kenmore Laundry Center 110.98752792 110.98752793 Begins with MM, ML or MK General Electric Unitized Spacemaker WSM2480TBAWW WSM2480TCAWW Has Z, A or D as the second character