FRIGIDAIRE RECALLS CLOTHES WASHERS DUE TO FIRE HAZARD
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Frigidaire, has announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product
Crosley® Frigidaire® Kelvinator® Kenmore® , Wascomat® and White-Westinghouse® top load washers, 3.1 cubic foot front load washers, and laundry centers (model numbers below) manufactured from February 20, 2009 through April 24, 2009.
Units: About 35,000
Distributor: Frigidaire of Cleveland, Ohio
Hazard: An internal defect in the washer’s drain pump can cause heat to build up, posing a fire hazard to the consumer.
Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves the following model and serial numbers. (Not all serial numbers within these ranges are affected):
|
Product Type |
Brand |
Model |
Serial Number |
|
Top Load Washer |
Crosley, Frigidaire, Kelvinator, White- Westinghouse |
CTW100FW |
GLWS1749FS |
SWS833HS |
XC90306228 to XC91606302 |
|
FTW3011KW |
KWS1349DS |
SWX703HQ |
|
FTW3014KW |
MWS939AS |
SWX703HS |
|
FWS1233FS |
SWS1233HQ |
WWS833FS |
|
FWS933FS |
SWS1233HS |
WWTW3000KW |
|
GLWS1439FC |
SWS1339HS |
|
|
GLWS1439FS |
SWS1649HS |
|
|
Front Load Washer |
Crosley, Frigidaire, Wascomat, White- Westinghouse |
CFW2000FW |
FTF530FS |
WE17N |
XC90501765 to XC91607678 |
|
FCCW3000FS |
GLTF1570FS |
WTF330HS |
|
FTF1240FS |
WE17M |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Laundry Center |
Crosley, Frigidaire, Kenmore, White -Westinghouse |
97812 |
CLCE900FW |
GLET1142FS |
XE85104013 to XE91603486 |
|
97912 |
FEX831FS |
GLGH1642FS |
|
97962 |
FGX831FS |
GLGT1031FS |
|
C97812 |
FLGB8200FS |
GLGT1142FS |
|
C97912 |
GCET1031FS |
MEX731CFS |
|
C97962 |
GLEH1642FS |
SWSG1031HS |
|
CLCE500FW |
GLET1031FS |
SWXG831HS |
Sold at: Sears and other retailers nationwide from February 2009 through May 2009 for between $300 and $1100.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the machine. Consumers should contact Frigidaire (or Sears if unit was purchased there) to schedule a free repair.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Frigidaire toll free at 1-800-734-4519 between 8 a.m. and 12:00 midnight Eastern Time, Monday through Saturday. Consumers can also contact Frigidaire by e-mail via this link
Consumers who purchased their product at Sears should call Sears toll free at 1-888-549-5870 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Saturday.
Laundry Center: Open the door to the dryer, and the model and serial number are located on the outer edge of the door nearest the door’s handle.
Top Load Washer: Open the product’s lid, and the model and serial number are located inside the product’s lid, on the top, right hand corner.
Front Load Washer: Open the door, and the model and serial number are located with other information at the top, center.