CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Washer and Gas Dryer Units

危险说明 Hazard

• The gas dryer can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

受影响产品

官方描述 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

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

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

官方补救措施 Remedy

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

消费者联系信息

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.

相关企业

制造商：Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich.

制造国家/地区：United States

零售商：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.