GE Washing Machine Recalls Issued for Safety Concerns

GE washing machines have been recalled due to safety concerns. The recall affects over 1 million units.

The recall was issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in response to reports of washing machines catching fire. This is a serious issue that can cause significant damage to property and potentially harm people.

The affected models are from the GE Appliances brand, which is a leading manufacturer of household appliances. The recall includes top-loading washing machines with specific model numbers, which can be found on the CPSC website.

These washing machines were sold at various retailers, including Home Depot, Lowe's, and Sears. Consumers who own one of these machines should check their model number to see if it's affected by the recall.

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GE has issued several recalls on their washing machines due to various safety hazards. Over 180,000 Front-Load Washing Machines were recalled due to a potentially defective wire that could lead to shocks or electrocution, as well as fire hazards.

The affected model numbers begin with WBVH5 and the corresponding serial numbers start 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.

GE recommends that users unplug the models and contact GE for a free repair. Machines should not be used until they have been fixed by GE and verified as safe for use.

Here are some of the recalled GE washing machines:

GE has also received reports of internal washer components burning or catching fire, including three reports of fires resulting in about $129,000 in property damage. No injuries have been reported.

GE has issued a voluntary recall of about 222,000 GE Profile high-efficiency top-loading clothes washers due to the possibility that an electrical component in the washers can overheat, posing a significant risk of fire.

GE has issued multiple recalls on their washing machines due to a fire hazard. The recalls affect over 400,000 units.

The CPSC has reported that major appliances cause about 150,000 fires every year, resulting in 150 deaths, 3,600 injuries, and $500 million in property damage.

GE has received over 70 reports of internal washer components burning or catching fire, including three reports of fires resulting in about $129,000 in property damage.

The recalled washers were sold between June 2003 and October 2011 at retailers nationwide for between $900 and $1,400.

The recalled models include the GE Profile high-efficiency top-loading clothes washers with the following model and serial number ranges:

GE recommends that consumers immediately unplug and stop using the recalled washers and contact GE Appliances for a free repair.