| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 2, 2002 Release # 02-192 |
Whirlpool Recall Hotline: (866) 251-1607 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Mark Ross, (301) 504-7076 Whirlpool Media Contact: Tom Kline, (616) 923-3738 |
CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Washer and Gas Dryer Units
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich., is voluntarily recalling about 17,000 combination washer and gas dryer units. The gas dryer can overheat, posing a fire hazard.Whirlpool has received two reports of the unit overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
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:
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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 |
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.
Consumers should stop using these washer and gas dryer units and unplug them immediately. Do not attempt to shut off the gas supply. Call toll free at (866) 251-1607 anytime to arrange a free in-home service and repair. For more information, consumers can visit Whirlpool's recall web site at www.repair.whirlpool.com. Consumers should have the model and serial numbers of their washer and gas dryer units available when they call.
Washer and dryer units with electric dryers are not involved in the recall.
