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GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Injury Hazard

Date: October 3, 2012
Company: Best Buy, Lowe's, Sears, The Home Depot and other department and retail stores nationwide, from July 2008 to August 2011 for between $1,199 and $1,599.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled washers and contact GE for a free repair. Options: Repair

Affected Products

This recall involves GE Profile™ front load washing machines with model numbers beginning with WPDH8800, WPDH8900 and WPDH8910. All serial numbers with these models are included in this recall. The washers were sold in gold, red and white colors. The model number is located on the washer's right side near the bottom and behind the door near the door frame visible when the door is opened. Brand Model Number Begins With: Serial Number Begins With: GE Profile™ WPDH8800 WPDH8900 WPDH8910 All serial numbers with these models are included.

Why Was This Recalled?

The washer's basket can separate during use and break the washer's top panel, posing an injury hazard to consumers.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Best Buy, Lowe's, Sears, The Home Depot and other department and retail stores nationwide, from July 2008 to August 2011 for between $1,199 and $1,599.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report