GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 13003. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The washer's basket can separate during use and break the washer's top panel, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled washers and contact GE for a free repair.
CPSC recall 13003 has the recall date 3 Oct 2012. The notice names the firm GE. The recall has about 62,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. CPSC gives the product type Washing Machines.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | GE has received 19 reports of washer baskets separating, including 10 reports of top panel breakage. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 62,000 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves GE Profile™ front load washing machines with model numbers beginning with WPDH8800, WPDH8900 and WPDH8910. All serial numbers with these models are included in this recall. The washers were sold in gold, red and white colors. The model number is located on the washer's right side near the bottom and behind the door near the door frame visible when the door is opened. Brand Model Number Begins With: Serial Number Begins With: GE Profile™ WPDH8800 WPDH8900 WPDH8910 All serial numbers with these models are included. |
| Product | GE Profile™ Front Load Washers, About 62,000, Washing Machines |
| Sold at | Best Buy, Lowe's, Sears, The Home Depot and other department and retail stores nationwide, from July 2008 to August 2011 for between $1,199 and $1,599. |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 62,000Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 7%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Washing Machines
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name GE
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 3 Nov 2015 | GE Recalls Air Conditioning and Heating Units Due to Risk of Fire |
| 9 Aug 2012 | GE Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 13003The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 13003. https://recallregister.com/product/1214-ge-recalls-front-load-washers-due-to-injury-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 13003 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
GE has received 19 reports of washer baskets separating, including 10 reports of top panel breakage. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Best Buy, Lowe's, Sears, The Home Depot and other department and retail stores nationwide, from July 2008 to August 2011 for between $1,199 and $1,599.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 13003?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 13003?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 62,000