GE Appliances Recalls Top-Loading Clothes Washers Due to Fire Hazard
Recalled 2016-09-15. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 222,000Units
2016-09-15Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- The recall involves three models of GE Profile high-efficiency top-loading clothes washers. The washers come in gold, gray and white and measure about four cubic feet. "GE Profile" is printed on the front of the washers. The model number is located on the rear cover of the washer's backsplash, above the water valve connections. Recalled washers have the following model and serial number ranges: Brand Model Serial Number GE Profile WPGT9350 WPGT9360 WPGT9150 All serial numbers included
- The hazard
- An electrical component in the washers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
- Injuries
- GE Appliances has received 71 reports of internal washer components burning or catching fire, including three reports of fires resulting in about $129,000 in property damage. No injuries have been reported
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled washers and contact GE Appliances for a free repair.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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