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7.02.02 Recall: 24-inch washer and gas dryer Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, MI, 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: Brand: Whirlpool Compact Thin Twin Model Numbers: LTG5243DZ2, LTG5243DT2, LTG5243DQ2, LTG5243DQ3, LTG5243DT3 Serial Number: Begins with MM, ML or MK Brand: Kenmore Laundry Center Model Numbers: 110.98752792, 110.98752793 Serial Number: Begins with MM, ML or MK Brand: General Electric Unitized Spacemaker Model Numbers: WSM2480TBAWW, WSM2480TCAWW Serial Number: Has Z, A or D as the second character Home improvement and department stores, new construction builders and remodelers sold these units nationwide from January 2000 through May 2002 for between $800 - $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 http://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. To see a picture of the recalled product(s) go to http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml02/02192.html CPSC Media Contact: Yolanda Fultz-Morris 301.504-0580 extension 1219 Gas Range Recall Hotline: 800.607.5694 |
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