GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

Active Recall Announced June 10, 2010 CPSC #10259

Quick answer

GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Fire and Shock Hazards is CPSC recall #10259, announced on June 10, 2010. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves GE front-load washing machines without auxiliary water heating. Model and serial numbers are listed in the chart below. Recalled washing machines were manufactured between December 2006 and February 2010. The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom right side and on the bottom door frame of the washers. Brand GE Model Number Begins With: WBVH5 Serial Number Begins With: AM, AR, AS, AT, DM, DR, DS, FM, FR, FS, GM, GS, HM, HR, HS, LM, LR, LS, MM, MR, MS, RM, RR, RS, SM, SR, SS, TM, TR, TS, VM, VR, VS, ZL, ZM, ZR, ZS The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled washer, unplug it from the electrical outlet and contact ge for a free repair. consumers should not operate the washer until it has been repaired.. Affected brand: GE Appliances & Lighting.

Hazard

This recall involves GE front-load washing machines without auxiliary water heating. Model and serial numbers are listed in the chart below. Recalled washing machines were manufactured between December 2006 and February 2010. The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom right side and on the bottom door frame of the washers. Brand GE Model Number Begins With: WBVH5 Serial Number Begins With: AM, AR, AS, AT, DM, DR, DS, FM, FR, FS, GM, GS, HM, HR, HS, LM, LR, LS, MM, MR, MS, RM, RR, RS, SM, SR, SS, TM, TR, TS, VM, VR, VS, ZL, ZM, ZR, ZS

Affected products

GE Front-Load Washing Machines

Recalled brands

GE Appliances & Lighting

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled washer, unplug it from the electrical outlet and contact GE for a free repair. Consumers should not operate the washer until it has been repaired.

Recall date

June 10, 2010

Categories

Washing Machines

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #10259?

CPSC recall #10259 covers GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Fire and Shock Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on June 10, 2010. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves GE front-load washing machines without auxiliary water heating. Model and serial numbers are listed in the chart below. Recalled washing machines were manufactured between December 2006 and February 2010. The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom right side and on the bottom door frame of the washers. Brand GE Model Number Begins With: WBVH5 Serial Number Begins With: AM, AR, AS, AT, DM, DR, DS, FM, FR, FS, GM, GS, HM, HR, HS, LM, LR, LS, MM, MR, MS, RM, RR, RS, SM, SR, SS, TM, TR, TS, VM, VR, VS, ZL, ZM, ZR, ZS

What is the remedy for recall #10259?

The CPSC remedy for recall #10259 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled washer, unplug it from the electrical outlet and contact ge for a free repair. consumers should not operate the washer until it has been repaired.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Fire and Shock Hazards on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/GE-Recalls-Front-Load-Washers-Due-to-Fire-and-Shock-Hazards. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

Not legal advice. RecallDocket aggregates publicly available recall information from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for informational purposes only. For the official notice, remedy instructions, and any safety actions, refer to the CPSC source. Information may be incomplete or out of date.

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