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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 30, 2009
Release # 09-292 |
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 734-4519
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Firm’s Media Contact: (614) 761-2633
Sear’s Recall Hotline: (888)-549-5870
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Frigidaire Recalls Clothes Washers Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today 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® clothes washers
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 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 |
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| GLWS1439FS |
SWS1649HS |
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XC90306228 to XC91606302 |
| Front Load Washer |
Crosley, Frigidaire, Wascomat,
White- Westinghouse |
| CFW2000FW |
FTF530FS |
WE17N |
| FCCW3000FS |
GLTF1570FS |
WTF330HS |
| FTF1240FS |
WE17M |
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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 |
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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.
Sold by: 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 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, call Sears toll free at (888) 549-5870 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, or visit Sear’s Web site at www.sears.com
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