GE Profile™ Front Load Washers
CPSC Recall #13-003 — October 2, 2012
Product
GE Profile™ Front Load Washers
Description
The GE Profile washing machine's basket can separate during use and break the washer's top panel.
Hazard
The washer's basket can separate during use and break the washer's top panel, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
GE has received 19 reports of washer baskets separating, including 10 reports of top panel breakage. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled washers and contact GE for a free repair.
Units Affected
About 62,000
Sold At
Best Buy, Lowe's, Sears, The Home Depot and other department and retail stores nationwide, from July 2008 to August 2011 for between $1,199 and $1,599.
Manufactured In
China