LOUISVILLE, KY (WCMH) – GE Appliances has recalled more than 200,000 clothes washing machines due to a fire risk.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, there have been 71 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.
The recall involves three models of GE Profile high-efficiency top-loading clothes washers. The washers come in gold, gray and white and measure about four cubic feet. “GE Profile” is printed on the front of the washers. The model number is located on the rear cover of the washer’s backsplash, above the water valve connections .Recalled washers have the following serial number ranges:
- WPGT9350
- WPGT9360
- WPGT9150
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled washers and contact GE Appliances for a free repair.
The washers were sold at Best Buy, Lowe’s, Sears, The Home Depot and other stores nationwide from June 2003 through October 2011 for between $900 and $1,400.
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 an