CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Washer and Gas Dryer Units

The gas dryer can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #: 02192
Affected scope: About 17,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich. recalled The recalled 24-inch washer and gas dryer units were sold under the Whirlpool®, Kenmore® ….

CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Washer and Gas Dryer Units was recalled by Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich. in July 2, 2002. Reason: The gas dryer can overheat, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these washer and gas dryer units and unplug them immediately.…. Verify recall #02192 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich. issued this CPSC recall-The gas dryer can overheat, posing a fire hazard..

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agency class: July 2, 2002
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02192 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The recalled 24-inch washer and gas dryer units were sold under the Whirlpool®, Kenmore® and General Electric® brand names, which is written on the control panel of the units. They are white or light tan. The model and serial number are located behind the dryer door at the top of the opening. Model and serial numbers of units covered by this recall are as follows: Brand Model Numbers Serial Number Whirlpool Compact Thin Twin LTG5243DZ2 LTG5243DT2 LTG5243DQ2 LTG5243DQ3 LTG5243DT3 Begins with MM, ML or MK Kenmore Laundry Center 110.98752792 110.98752793 Begins with MM, ML or MK General Electric Unitized Spacemaker WSM2480TBAWW WSM2480TCAWW Has Z, A or D as the second character

Reason for recall

The gas dryer can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using these washer and gas dryer units and unplug them immediately. Do not attempt to shut off the gas supply.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	02192
Date reported	July 2, 2002
Date initiated	July 2, 2002
Recalling firm	Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich.
Affected scope	About 17,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using these washer and gas dryer units and unplug them immediately. Do not attempt to shut off the gas supp…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The gas dryer can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using these washer and gas dryer units and unplug them immediately. Do not attempt to shut off the gas supply.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 2, 2002. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 02192.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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