Recalls / 2009-07-30

Frigidaire Recalls Clothes Washers Due to Fire Hazard

09292 · Recalled 2009-07-30 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves the Crosley®, Frigidaire®, Kelvinator®, Kenmore®, Wascomat®, and White-Westinghouse® top load washers, 3.1 cubic foot front load washers and laundry centers. Product Type Brand Model Serial Number Top Load Washer Crosley, Frigidaire, Kelvinator, White- Westinghouse CTW100FW GLWS1749FS SWS833HS FTW3011KW KWS1349DS SWX703HQ FTW3014KW MWS939AS SWX703HS FWS1233FS SWS1233HQ WWS833FS FWS933FS SWS1233HS WWTW3000KW GLWS1439FC SWS1339HS GLWS1439FS SWS1649HS XC90306228 to XC91606302 Front Load Washer Crosley, Frigidaire, Wascomat, White- Westinghouse CFW2000FW FTF530FS WE17N FCCW3000FS GLTF1570FS WTF330HS FTF1240FS WE17M XC90501765 to XC91607678 Laundry Center Crosley, Frigidaire, Kenmore, White -Westinghouse 97812 CLCE900FW GLET1142FS 97912 FEX831FS GLGH1642FS 97962 FGX831FS GLGT1031FS C97812 FLGB8200FS GLGT1142FS C97912 GCET1031FS MEX731CFS C97962 GLEH1642FS SWSG1031HS CLCE500FW GLET1031FS SWXG831HS XE85104013 to XE91603486 *Not all serial numbers within these ranges are affected. Model and serial numbers can be located as follows: 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. 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.

Hazards

An internal defect in the washer's drain pump can cause heat to build up, posing a fire hazard to the consumer.

Reported injuries

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Crosley ®, Frigidaire®, Kelvinator®, Kenmore®, Wascomat®, and White-Westinghouse® clothes washers		About 35,000

Parties

Distributor: Frigidaire, of Cleveland, Ohio
Made in: United States
Sold at: Sears, other retailers nationwide, $1100.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Frigidaire at (800) 734-4519 between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, or visit the firm's web site at www.laundrypumprecall.com. For consumers who purchased their product at Sears, contact Transform for Kenmore brand products toll-free at (800) 659-7026 during the hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

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Source: CPSC recall 09292. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.