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Medium RiskCPSC
Kitchen & Cookware/Small Appliances

GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Injury Hazard

Agency Publication Date: October 3, 2012
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Summary

Approximately 62,000 GE Profile™ front load washing machines are being recalled because the washer's internal basket can separate during a cycle and break the top panel. The company has received 19 reports of baskets separating, including 10 instances where the top panel was damaged. These units were sold in gold, red, and white colors at major retailers like Best Buy, Lowe's, Sears, and The Home Depot between July 2008 and August 2011. GE is providing a free repair to all affected owners.

Risk

The washer's basket can detach while spinning at high speeds, causing it to strike and break through the machine's top panel, which can lead to impact injuries for anyone nearby.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the recalled GE Profile™ front load washing machines.
  2. Check your washing machine's model number to see if it begins with WPDH8800, WPDH8900, or WPDH8910. The number is located on the right side of the machine near the bottom, and also behind the door near the door frame.
  3. If your model is affected, contact GE Appliances to schedule a free repair.
  4. Call GE Appliances toll-free at (888) 641-9739 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their website at www.geappliances.com/products/recall for more information.
  5. Contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional questions or to report a related incident.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

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

Contact: For additional information, contact GE Appliances at (888) 641-9739 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.geappliances.com/products/recall

Affected Products

Product: GE Profile™ Front Load Washer (Gold)
Model:
WPDH8800
WPDH8900
WPDH8910
Lot Numbers:
All serial numbers
Date Ranges: July 2008 - August 2011
Product: GE Profile™ Front Load Washer (Red)
Model:
WPDH8800
WPDH8900
WPDH8910
Lot Numbers:
All serial numbers
Date Ranges: July 2008 - August 2011
Product: GE Profile™ Front Load Washer (White)
Model:
WPDH8800
WPDH8900
WPDH8910
Lot Numbers:
All serial numbers
Date Ranges: July 2008 - August 2011

Product Images

Picture of recalled gold washer

Picture of recalled gold washer

Picture of recalled red washer

Picture of recalled red washer

Picture of recalled white washer showing location of model and serial number

Picture of recalled white washer showing location of model and serial number

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 13003
Status: Active
Sold By: Best Buy, Lowe's, Sears, The Home Depot and other department and retail stores nationwide, from July 2008 to August 2011 for between $1,199 and $1,599.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 62,000
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: GE Appliances, of Louisville, Ky.
Contact: For additional information, contact GE Appliances at (888) 641-9739 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.geappliances.com/products/recall
Agency Last Updated: January 12, 2015

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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