CPSC Recall in 2002: CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Washer and Gas Dryer Units

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich., is voluntarily recalling about 17,000 combination washer and gas dryer units. The gas dryer can overheat, posing a fire hazard.Whirlpool has received two reports of the unit overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.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:BrandModel NumbersSerial NumberWhirlpool Compact Thin TwinLTG5243DZ2LTG5243DT2LTG5243DQ2LTG5243DQ3LTG5243DT3Begins with MM, ML or MKKenmore Laundry Center110.98752792110.98752793Begins with MM, ML or MKGeneral Electric Unitized SpacemakerWSM2480TBAWWWSM2480TCAWWHas Z, A or D as the second characterHome improvement and department stores, new construction builders and remodelers sold these units nationwide from January 2000 through May 2002 for between $800 and $960.Consumers should stop using these washer and gas dryer units and unplug them immediately. Do not attempt to shut off the gas supply. 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.Washer and dryer units with electric dryers are not involved in the recall.

The gas dryer can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

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

Home improvement and department stores, new construction builders and remodelers sold these units nationwide from January 2000 through May 2002 for between $800 and $960.