CPSC recall 10259
GE Front-Load Washing Machines
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2014-05-23
On 2014-05-23 the CPSC announced a recall of GE Front-Load Washing Machines by Ge Appliances And Lighting, citing A wire can break in the machine and make contact with a metal part on the washtub while the machine is operating, posing fire and shock hazards to consumers.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10259 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2010-06-10 |
| Published | 2014-05-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Ge Appliances And Lighting |
| Distribution | US |
Product
GE Front-Load Washing Machines | This recall involves GE front-load washing machines without auxiliary water heating. Model and serial numbers are listed in the chart below. Recalled washing machines were manufactured between December 2006 and February 2010. The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom right side and on the bottom door frame of the washers. Brand GE Model Number Begins With: WBVH5 Serial Number Begins With: AM, AR, AS, AT, DM, DR, DS, FM, FR, FS, GM, GS, HM, HR, HS, LM, LR, LS, MM, MR, MS, RM, RR, RS, SM, SR, SS, TM, TR, TS, VM, VR, VS, ZL, ZM, ZR, ZS
Reason
A wire can break in the machine and make contact with a metal part on the washtub while the machine is operating, posing fire and shock hazards to consumers.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/GE-Recalls-Front-Load-Washers-Due-to-Fire-and-Shock-Hazards
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