Miele Recalls Gas Dryers Due to Risk of Gas Leak or Fire
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-05-29 · 08577
Hazards
If the dryer is improperly installed, the dryer's internal gas fitting can loosen, posing a risk of gas leaking into the house. Any gas leak that is not detected can cause asphyxiation, a fire or an explosion. Also, one or both of the caps on the internal exhaust duct can become dislodged, which can cause lint to build up and be carried through the gas burner. This poses a risk of fire.
Recall
Number
08577
Date
2008-05-29
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Residential Super-large Gas Dryers
Companies
Retailer(s)
Miele distributors nationwide between March 2007 and December 2007 for about $1,300.
Importer(s)
Miele Inc., of Princeton, N.J.
Country of manufacture
Czech Republic
Description
The recall involves Miele gas dryers, model T 9820. The dryers are residential super-large capacity units that are white-colored. The serial number can be located on the rim of the door opening, and is written as "Nr:xx/" followed by an 8-digit number in the range from 66461685 to 89921848.