CPSCFebruary 11, 2008consumer

General Electric Recalls Gas Dryers Due to Shock Hazard

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Recalled product: General Electric Recalls Gas Dryers Due to Shock Hazard

The hazard

A short circuit in the dryer's wiring poses a shock hazard to consumers with ungrounded dryers.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled dryers immediately, unplug the dryer, and contact GE for further instructions and to schedule a free, in-home inspection and repair. GE is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled dryers.

Brands named

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Recall history

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