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GE Profile™ Frontload Washers
- Starting date:
- October 3, 2012
- Posting date:
- October 3, 2012
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items, Appliances
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-14925
Affected products
GE Profile™ Frontload Washers
Product description
This recall involves GE Profile™ frontload washing machines manufactured between June 2008 and May 2010. The washers were sold in white, red and gold colors. The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom right side panel and on the top door frame of the washer.
| Brand | Model Number Begins With: | And Serial Number Begins With: |
|---|---|---|
| GE Profile™ |
WPDH8800 WPDH8900 |
All serial numbers with these models included. |
Hazard identified
The washer's basket seam can separate during the final spin cycle, which in some instances can breach the washer's top panel, posing a potential risk of injury to consumers.
GE has received 19 reports (2 of which occurred in Canada) where the washer's basket separated during the final spin cycle, 10 of which breached the unit's top panel. No injuries have been reported.
Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these washers.
Number sold
Approximately 4,119 units of the affected washers were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The affected washers were sold from September 2008 to June 2011.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Importer
-
MC Commercial Inc.
Burlington
Ontario
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should only use the washer after adjusting the spin speed setting to "Medium"or "Low" before each use, and contact Mabe for a free in-home service call to repair the washer.
For more information, consumers may contact Mabe toll-free by telephone at 1-888-572-6152 or by fax at 1-800-561-3333.
Consumers may also view the recall notice on the [NJS_FILE:6e5a40a6-dfcc-4841-89fd-157b05f7a8d6:f553a395-45a2-4431-adb8-08384fbfce0c].