The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08542·Announced 2008-02-11

GE Recalls Gas Clothes Dryers Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

GE is recalling approximately 2,100 gas clothes dryers sold from September 2006 to October 2007 because a wiring short circuit poses a shock hazard to consumers with ungrounded units.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (electrical shock) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

General Electric (GE) is recalling approximately 2,100 gas clothes dryers due to a shock hazard. The recalled dryers are 42 inches tall and 27 inches wide, sold in white. The specific model number is DWXR463GGWW, and affected serial numbers start with AM, TL, SL, VL, or ZL. Model and serial numbers can be found in the lower right corner of the dryer door.

The hazard exists because a short circuit in the dryer's wiring poses a shock risk to consumers who have ungrounded dryers. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. The dryers were sold at retail stores and authorized builder distributors nationwide from September 2006 through October 2007 for approximately $440.

Consumers should stop using the recalled dryers immediately and unplug them. They should contact GE toll-free at (866) 324-3732 to schedule a free, in-home inspection and repair. GE is also directly contacting consumers who purchased these units.

The recalled product

Product
GE Gas Clothes Dryers
Manufacturer
GE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky.
Category
Consumer Product — Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
2,100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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