Recalls / 2002-07-02

CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Washer and Gas Dryer Units

02192 · Recalled 2002-07-02 · CPSC page

Recalled combination washer and gas dryer unit

Description

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: 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

Hazards

The gas dryer can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Reported injuries

Whirlpool has received two reports of the unit overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these washer and gas dryer units and unplug them immediately. Do not attempt to shut off the gas supply.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Combination washer and gas dryer units		About 17,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Whirlpool Corp.
Made in: United States
Sold at: Home improvement, department stores, new construction builders, remodelers sold these units nationwide, from January 2000 through May 2002, for, $960.

Consumer contact

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 website at www.repair.whirlpool.com. Consumers should have the model and serial numbers of their washer and gas dryer units available when they call.

More images

Label on recalled combination washer and gas dryer unit

Source: CPSC recall 02192. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.