GE Gas Dryers - Shock Hazard (2008)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
GE Gas Clothes Dryers
Brand
GE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
GE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky. is recalling GE Gas Clothes Dryers. The hazard is: A short circuit in the dryer's wiring poses a shock hazard to consumers with ungrounded dryers.. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
The recalled gas dryers are 42 inches tall (back with backsplash) and 27 inches wide, and were sold in white. GE gas dryers model number DWXR463GGWW with serial numbers starting with AM, TL, SL, VL, and ZL are included in this recall. To find the model and serial numbers, open the dryer door and look in the lower right corner, in the area that was covered by the door.
Reported concern (CPSC)
A short circuit in the dryer's wiring poses a shock hazard to consumers with ungrounded dryers.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should stop using the recalled dryers immediately, unplug the dryer, and contact GE for further instructions and to schedule a free, in-home inspection and repair. GE is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled dryers.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026