CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Washer and Gas Dryer Units
CPSC recall 02192. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The gas dryer can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these washer and gas dryer units and unplug them immediately. Do not attempt to shut off the gas supply.
CPSC recall 02192 has the recall date 2 Jul 2002. The notice names the firm Whirlpool. The recall has about 17,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2002 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Washing Machines.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Whirlpool has received two reports of the unit overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 17,000 |
| Description | 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 Model Numbers Serial Number Whirlpool Compact Thin Twin LTG5243DZ2 LTG5243DT2 LTG5243DQ2 LTG5243DQ3 LTG5243DT3 Begins with MM, ML or MK Kenmore Laundry Center 110.98752792 110.98752793 Begins with MM, ML or MK General Electric Unitized Spacemaker WSM2480TBAWW WSM2480TCAWW Has Z, A or D as the second character |
| Product | Combination washer and gas dryer units, About 17,000, Washing Machines |
| Sold at | 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. |
| Manufacturer | Whirlpool Corp |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 17,000Median of 2002: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2002
- 256
- Recalls of 2002 with one of the same hazards
- 30%
- Recalls of 2002 in the category Washing Machines
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Whirlpool
- 14
Other recalls of the firm
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 02192The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 02192. https://recallregister.com/product/2166-cpsc-whirlpool-announce-recall-of-washer-and-gas-dryer-units/. 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 02192 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Whirlpool has received two reports of the unit overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 02192?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 17,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States