The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·16265·Announced 2016-09-15

GE Profile Top-Loading Clothes Washers Recalled for Fire Hazard

GE Appliances is recalling about 222,000 Profile top-loading clothes washers because an electrical component can overheat and cause a fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with reported property damage, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' under the Severe category.

Plain-English summary

GE Appliances is recalling approximately 222,000 GE Profile high-efficiency top-loading clothes washers sold in the United States and about 450 units sold in Canada. The recall involves three specific models: WPGT9350, WPGT9360, and WPGT9150. These washers are available in gold, gray, and white, measure about four cubic feet, and have "GE Profile" printed on the front. The model number is located on the rear cover of the washer's backsplash, above the water valve connections.

The recall is being issued because an electrical component in the washers can overheat, posing a fire hazard. GE Appliances has received 71 reports of internal washer components burning or catching fire. This includes three reports of fires that resulted in approximately $129,000 in property damage. No injuries have been reported.

The affected washers were sold at Best Buy, Lowe's, Sears, The Home Depot, and other stores nationwide from June 2003 through October 2011 for between $900 and $1,400. Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled washers. They should contact GE Appliances toll-free at 877-830-9732 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.geappliances.com and click "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page to arrange a free repair.

The recalled product

Product
GE Profile™ top-loading clothes washers
Manufacturer
GE Appliances, of Louisville, Ky.
Category
Consumer Product — Clothes Washers
Hazard
Affected units
222,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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