Frigidaire Recalls Clothes Washers Due to Fire Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An internal defect in the washer's drain pump can cause heat to build up, posing a fire hazard to the consumer.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Crosley ®, Frigidaire®, Kelvinator®, Kenmore®, Wascomat®, and White-Westinghouse® clothes washers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Frigidaire-Recalls-Clothes-Washers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Frigidaire Recalls Clothes Washers Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1-218PM.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Laundry Center |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/2-21819PM.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Top Load Washer |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/3-21845PM.png |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Front Load Washer |
| Hazards › Name | An internal defect in the washer's drain pump can cause heat to build up, posing a fire hazard to the consumer. |
| Injuries › Name | No incidents or injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Crosley ®, Frigidaire®, Kelvinator®, Kenmore®, Wascomat®, and White-Westinghouse® clothes washers |
| Products › Type | Washing Machines |
| Products › Category I D | 2227 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 35,000 |
| Recall I D | 5380 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Sears and other retailers nationwide from February 2009 through May 2009 for between $300 and $1100. |
| Recall Date | 2009-07-30T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Frigidaire, of Cleveland, Ohio |
| Recall Number | 09292 |
| 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |