The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·09292·Announced 2009-07-30

Frigidaire Recalls Clothes Washers Due to Fire Hazard

Frigidaire is recalling about 35,000 clothes washers sold under multiple brands because a drain pump defect can cause heat buildup and fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product, but the source explicitly states that no incidents or injuries have been reported, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Frigidaire is recalling approximately 35,000 top load washers, 3.1 cubic foot front load washers, and laundry centers sold under the Crosley, Frigidaire, Kelvinator, Kenmore, Wascomat, and White-Westinghouse brands. The recall involves specific models and serial number ranges listed in the official notice.

The recall is due to an internal defect in the washer's drain pump that can cause heat to build up, posing a fire hazard to the consumer. No incidents or injuries have been reported.

These products were sold at Sears and other retailers nationwide from February 2009 through May 2009 for between $300 and $1,100. Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the machine. They should contact Frigidaire or Sears (if the unit was purchased there) to schedule a free repair.

The recalled product

Product
Crosley ®, Frigidaire®, Kelvinator®, Kenmore®, Wascomat®, and White-Westinghouse® clothes washers
Category
Consumer Product — Laundry Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
35,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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