General Electric Recalls Gas Dryers Due to Shock Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #08542
Recall Date
2008-02-11
Manufacturer
GE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky.
Units Affected
About 2,100
Products Involved
GE Gas Clothes Dryers
Hazard
A short circuit in the dryer's wiring poses a shock hazard to consumers with ungrounded dryers.
Remedy
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.
Reported Injuries
None reported.
Sold At
Retail stores, and authorized builder distributors nationwide from September 2006 through October 2007 for about $440.
Manufactured In
Canada
Full Recall Description
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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28