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Recall 08542 — GE Gas Clothes Dryers

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2008-02-11

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
08542
Date of alert
2008-02-11
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Brand
GE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky.
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: 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. Hazards: A short circuit in the dryer's wiring poses a shock hazard to consumers with ungrounded dryers.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/General-Electric-Recalls-Gas-Dryers-Due-to-Sho

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