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Kitchen & Cookware/Small Appliances

GE Appliances Recalls Top-Loading Clothes Washers Due to Fire Hazard

Agency Publication Date: September 15, 2016
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Summary

GE Appliances is recalling approximately 222,000 GE Profile high-efficiency top-loading clothes washers because an internal electrical component can overheat and catch fire. There have been 71 reports of internal components burning or catching fire, including three incidents that resulted in approximately $129,000 in property damage. These washers were sold in gold, gray, and white colors at major retailers including Best Buy, Lowe's, Sears, and The Home Depot between June 2003 and October 2011. Consumers should immediately stop using these machines and contact GE Appliances for a free repair.

Risk

An internal electrical component in the washer can overheat during operation, which can cause the unit to smoke, burn, or catch fire, potentially leading to property damage or personal injury.

What You Should Do

  1. Check the front of your washer for the 'GE Profile' brand name to see if it is a potentially affected model.
  2. Locate the model number on the rear cover of the washer's backsplash, positioned above the water valve connections. Affected model numbers are WPGT9350, WPGT9360, and WPGT9150.
  3. If you own one of these models, immediately unplug the washer and stop using it to prevent the risk of fire.
  4. Contact GE Appliances at 877-830-9732 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.geappliances.com and click on 'Recall Information' to schedule a free repair.
  5. For additional questions or safety concerns, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

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

Contact: GE Appliances toll-free at 877-830-9732 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.geappliances.com and click "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Affected Products

Product: GE Profile™ top-loading clothes washer (WPGT9350)
Model:
WPGT9350
Lot Numbers:
All serial numbers included
Date Ranges: Sold June 2003 through October 2011
Product: GE Profile™ top-loading clothes washer (WPGT9360)
Model:
WPGT9360
Lot Numbers:
All serial numbers included
Date Ranges: Sold June 2003 through October 2011
Product: GE Profile™ top-loading clothes washer (WPGT9150)
Model:
WPGT9150
Lot Numbers:
All serial numbers included
Date Ranges: Sold June 2003 through October 2011

Product Images

GE Profile™ top-loading clothes washer (gray)

GE Profile™ top-loading clothes washer (gray)

GE Profile™ top-loading clothes washer (gold)

GE Profile™ top-loading clothes washer (gold)

GE Profile™ top-loading clothes washer model number location

GE Profile™ top-loading clothes washer model number location

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 16265
Status: Active
Manufacturer: GE Appliances, of Louisville, Ky.
Sold By: Best Buy, Lowe's, Sears, The Home Depot and other stores nationwide from June 2003 through October 2011 for between $900 and $1,400.
Manufactured In: South Korea
Units Affected: About 222,000 (in addition, about 450 were sold in Canada)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: GEA Products, L.P., of Louisville, Ky.
Contact: GE Appliances toll-free at 877-830-9732 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.geappliances.com and click "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Agency Last Updated: October 27, 2016

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response