GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Injury Hazard

Active Recall Announced October 3, 2012 CPSC #13003

Quick answer

GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Injury Hazard is CPSC recall #13003, announced on October 3, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves GE Profile™ front load washing machines with model numbers beginning with WPDH8800, WPDH8900 and WPDH8910. All serial numbers with these models are included in this recall. The washers were sold in gold, red and white colors. The model number is located on the washer's right side near the bottom and behind the door near the door frame visible when the door is opened. Brand Model Number Begins With: Serial Number Begins With: GE Profile™ WPDH8800 WPDH8900 WPDH8910 All serial numbers with these models are included. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled washers and contact ge for a free repair.. Affected brand: GE Appliances.

Hazard

This recall involves GE Profile™ front load washing machines with model numbers beginning with WPDH8800, WPDH8900 and WPDH8910. All serial numbers with these models are included in this recall. The washers were sold in gold, red and white colors. The model number is located on the washer's right side near the bottom and behind the door near the door frame visible when the door is opened. Brand Model Number Begins With: Serial Number Begins With: GE Profile™ WPDH8800 WPDH8900 WPDH8910 All serial numbers with these models are included.

Affected products

GE Profile™ Front Load Washers

Recalled brands

GE Appliances

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled washers and contact GE for a free repair.

Recall date

October 3, 2012

Categories

Washing Machines

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #13003?

CPSC recall #13003 covers GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Injury Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 3, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves GE Profile™ front load washing machines with model numbers beginning with WPDH8800, WPDH8900 and WPDH8910. All serial numbers with these models are included in this recall. The washers were sold in gold, red and white colors. The model number is located on the washer's right side near the bottom and behind the door near the door frame visible when the door is opened. Brand Model Number Begins With: Serial Number Begins With: GE Profile™ WPDH8800 WPDH8900 WPDH8910 All serial numbers with these models are included.

What is the remedy for recall #13003?

The CPSC remedy for recall #13003 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled washers and contact ge for a free repair.. 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 Injury Hazard 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/2013/GE-Recalls-Front-Load-Washers-Due-to-Injury-Hazard. 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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