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Whirlpool Recalls Washer and Gas Dryer Units
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July 2, 2002
Release # 02-192
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Whirlpool Recall Hotline: (866) 251-1607
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Mark Ross, (301) 504-7076
Whirlpool Media Contact: Tom Kline, (616) 923-3738
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CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Washer and Gas Dryer Unit s
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:
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Brand
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Model Numbers
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Serial Number
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| Whirlpool Compact Thin Twin |
LTG5243DZ2 LTG5243DT2
LTG5243DQ2 LTG5243DQ3 LTG5243DT3
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Begins with MM, ML or MK
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| Kenmore Laundry Center
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110.98752792 110.98752793
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Begins with MM, ML or MK
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| General Electric Unitized Spacemaker
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WSM2480TBAWW WSM2480TCAWW
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Has Z, A or D as the second character
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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.
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
web site 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.
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