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GE Appliances Recalls Top-Loading Clothes Washers Due to Fire Hazard

Date: September 15, 2016
Company: GE Appliances, of Louisville, Ky.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

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

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

Affected Products

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

Why Was This Recalled?

An electrical component in the washers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About GE Appliances, of Louisville, Ky.

GE Appliances, of Louisville, Ky. has 2 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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