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General Electric Recalls Gas Dryers Due to Shock Hazard is CPSC recall #08542, announced on February 11, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should stop using the recalled dryers immediately, unplug the dryer, and contact ge for further instructions and to schedule a free, in-home inspection and repair. ge is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled dryers.. Affected brand: GE Consumer & Industrial.
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.
Affected products
GE Gas Clothes Dryers
Recalled brands
GE Consumer & Industrial
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled dryers immediately, unplug the dryer, and contact GE for further instructions and to schedule a free, in-home inspection and repair. GE is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled dryers.
Recall date
February 11, 2008
CPSC recall #08542 covers General Electric Recalls Gas Dryers Due to Shock Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on February 11, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.
The CPSC remedy for recall #08542 is consumers should stop using the recalled dryers immediately, unplug the dryer, and contact ge for further instructions and to schedule a free, in-home inspection and repair. ge is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled dryers.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/General-Electric-Recalls-Gas-Dryers-Due-to-Shock-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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