General Electric Recalls Gas Dryers Due to Shock Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-02-11 · 08542
Hazards
A short circuit in the dryer's wiring poses a shock hazard to consumers with ungrounded dryers.
Recall
Number
08542
Date
2008-02-11
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
GE Gas Clothes Dryers
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
GE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky.
Retailer(s)
Retail stores, and authorized builder distributors nationwide from September 2006 through October 2007 for about $440.
Country of manufacture
Canada
Description
The recalled gas dryers are 42 inches tall (back with backsplash) and 27 inches wide, and were sold in white. GE gas dryers model number DWXR463GGWW with serial numbers starting with AM, TL, SL, VL, and ZL are included in this recall. To find the model and serial numbers, open the dryer door and look in the lower right corner, in the area that was covered by the door.