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Fire / OverheatingJuly 2, 2002CPSC #02192

CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Washer and Gas Dryer Units

Product
Washers & Dryers
Units affected
17,000
Remedy
contact manufacturer

What was recalled

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

Hazard

The gas dryer can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Injuries

Whirlpool has received two reports of the unit overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • Home improvement and department stores, new construction builders and remodelers sold these units nationwide, from January 2000 through May 2002, for between $800 and $960.

Photos

Recalled combination washer and gas dryer unitLabel on recalled combination washer and gas dryer unit
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