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Recall 10259 — GE Front-Load Washing Machines

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2010-06-10

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
10259
Date of alert
2010-06-10
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Brand
GE Appliances & Lighting, of Louisville, Ky.
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: 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 Hazards: A wire can break in the machine and make contact with a metal part on the washtub while the machine is operating, posing fire and shock hazards to consumers.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/GE-Recalls-Front-Load-Washers-Due-to-Fire-and-

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