GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
CPSC recall 10259. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled washer, unplug it from the electrical outlet and contact GE for a free repair. Consumers should not operate the washer until it has been repaired.
CPSC recall 10259 has the recall date 10 Jun 2010. The notice names the firm GE Appliances & Lighting. The recall has about 181,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2010 has 8,400 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
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | GE is aware of seven incidents in which flames escaped the units and caused minor smoke damage. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 181,000 |
| Description | 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 |
| Product | GE Front-Load Washing Machines, About 181,000, Washing Machines |
| Sold at | Department and various retail stores nationwide from December 2006 through May 2010 for about $700. |
| Manufacturer | GE Appliances & Lighting |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 181,000Median of 2010: 8,400
- CPSC recalls of 2010
- 362
- Recalls of 2010 with one of the same hazards
- 25%
- Recalls of 2010 in the category Washing Machines
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name GE Appliances & Lighting
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 26 Oct 2010 | GE Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 10259The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 10259. https://recallregister.com/product/254-ge-recalls-front-load-washers-due-to-fire-and-shock-hazards/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 1 Oct 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 10259 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
GE is aware of seven incidents in which flames escaped the units and caused minor smoke damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Department and various retail stores nationwide from December 2006 through May 2010 for about $700.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 10259?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 181,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China