Frigidaire Recalls Clothes Washers Due to Fire Hazard
Crosley®, Frigidaire®, Kelvinator®, Kenmore®, Wascomat®, and White-Westinghouse® clothes washers |
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Date of Recall:
Thursday, July 30th, 2009
CPSC Release Number:
09-292
Manufactured In:
United States
Company Phone Number:
(800) 734-4519
Units:
About 35,000
Distributor:
Frigidaire, of Cleveland, Ohio
Sold By:
Sears and other retailers nationwide from February 2009 through May 2009 for between $300 and $1100.
Problem/Hazard:
An internal defect in the washer’s drain pump can cause heat to build up, posing a fire hazard to the consumer.
Injuries/Incidents:
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,
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Product Type
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Brand
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Model
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Serial Number
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Top Load Washer
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Crosley, Frigidaire, Kelvinator,
White- Westinghouse
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CTW100FW
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GLWS1749FS
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SWS833HS
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FTW3011KW
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KWS1349DS
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SWX703HQ
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FTW3014KW
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MWS939AS
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SWX703HS
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FWS1233FS
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SWS1233HQ
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WWS833FS
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FWS933FS
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SWS1233HS
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WWTW3000KW
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GLWS1439FC
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SWS1339HS
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GLWS1439FS
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SWS1649HS
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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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