For Immediate Release
July 2, 2002
Release # 02-192
CPSC Media Contact: Mark Ross (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1188
Whirlpool Media Contact: Tom Kline (616) 923-3738
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
Whirlpool Recall Hotline: (866) 251-1607
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:
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 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.