CPSC recall 08-542, announced February 11, 2008, covers GE Gas Clothes Dryers (about 2,100 units). A short circuit in the dryer's wiring poses a shock hazard to consumers with ungrounded dryers. The notice reports no incidents. 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. Recall contact: call (866) 324-3732, or go to geappliances.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
GE gas dryers model number DWXR463GGWW with serial numbers starting with AM, TL, SL, VL, and ZL are included in this recall.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A short circuit in the dryer's wiring poses a shock hazard to consumers with ungrounded dryers.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- GE Gas
- Manufacturer
- GE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky.
- Product type
- Clothes dryers
- Recall number
- 08-542
- Units
- About 2,100
- Manufactured in
- Canada
- Sold at / sales period
- Retail stores, and authorized builder distributors nationwide from September 2006 through October 2007 for about $440.
GE Gas Clothes Dryers
CPSC product type: Dryers
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact GE toll-free at (866) 324-3732 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, or visit the firm's Web site at http://geappliances.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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