GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of 181,000 GE Front Load Washers due to fire and shock hazards. This recall involves GE front-load washing machines without auxiliary water heating.

In the front load washers, 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. 

Model and serial numbers are listed below:

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

 

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. The washing machines were sold at department and various retail stores nationwide from December 2006 through May 2010 for about $700.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled washers, unplug it from the electrical outlet and contact GE for a free repair. Consumers should not operate the washer until it has been repaired. 

For additional information, contact GE toll-free at (888) 345-4124 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Call 1 877 M ESSA LAW for more information.