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General Electric Recalls Gas Dryers Due to Shock Hazard

CPSC · 08542 · published 2008-02-11

CPSC campaign 08542

Hazard

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

Remedy

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.

The text above is quoted verbatim from the CPSC record. Confirm the affected units and the remedy with the manufacturer or CPSC. Recall data may be incomplete, delayed, or superseded.

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Affected products

GE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky.

GE Gas Clothes Dryers

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