CPSC recall · Reported June 10, 2010
GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
A wire can break in the machine and make contact with a metal part on the washtub while the machine is operating, posing fire and shock hazards to consumers.
Ge Appliances & Lighting, of Louisville, Ky. recalled This recall involves GE front-load washing machines without auxiliary water heating. Mode….
GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Fire and Shock Hazards was recalled by Ge Appliances & Lighting, of Louisville, Ky. in June 10, 2010. Reason: A wire can break in the machine and make contact with a metal part on the washtub while the machine is operat…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled washer, unplug it from the electrica…. Verify recall #10259 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Ge Appliances & Lighting, of Louisville, Ky. issued this CPSC recall-A wire can break in the machine and make contact with a metal part on the washtub while the machine is operat….
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- agency class
- June 10, 2010
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10259 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.
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Product description
This recall involves GE front-load washing machines without auxiliary water heating. Model and serial numbers are listed in the chart below. Recalled washing machines were manufactured between December 2006 and February 2010. The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom right side and on the bottom door frame of the washers. Brand GE Model Number Begins With: WBVH5 Serial Number Begins 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
Reason for recall
A wire can break in the machine and make contact with a metal part on the washtub while the machine is operating, posing fire and shock hazards to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled washer, unplug it from the electrical outlet and contact GE for a free repair. Consumers should not operate the washer until it has been repaired.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 10259 |
| Date reported | June 10, 2010 |
| Date initiated | June 10, 2010 |
| Recalling firm | Ge Appliances & Lighting, of Louisville, Ky. |
| Affected scope | About 181,000 |
| 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 immediately stop using the recalled washer, unplug it from the electrical outlet and contact GE for a free repai…
- Check the recall number (10259) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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