CPSC2009-07-30
Frigidaire Recalls Clothes Washers Due to Fire Hazard
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Hazard
An internal defect in the washer's drain pump can cause heat to build up, posing a fire hazard to the consumer.
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.
Sold at
Sears and other retailers nationwide from February 2009 through May 2009 for between $300 and $1100.
Affected count
About 35,000
Injuries reported
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Crosley ®, Frigidaire®, Kelvinator®, Kenmore®, Wascomat®, and White-Westinghouse® clothes washers
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Frigidaire-Recalls-Clothes-Washers-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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