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SevereCPSC·23244·Announced 2023-07-13

Frigidaire Gas Laundry Centers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

Electrolux Group is recalling about 13,600 Frigidaire Gas Laundry Centers because the felt seal on the dryer drum can fold inward, causing lint to accumulate and creating a fire hazard. The company has received 23 reports of fire and one report of smoke inhalation injury.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source documents 23 reports of fire and 1 report of smoke inhalation injury, which represents reported harm from the hazard. Although the agency classification is not provided, reported injury and property damage (fires) associated with a product defect meets the Severe criterion.

Plain-English summary

Electrolux Home Products Inc. is recalling all Frigidaire Gas Laundry Centers with model numbers FFLG4033QW and FFLG4033QT. The units were sold in white and titanium colors from October 2014 through April 2018 at Lowe's, Home Depot, and other independent appliance stores nationwide for approximately $1,400. About 13,600 units are affected.

The recall is due to a defect in which the felt seal on the dryer drum can be folded inward, leading to lint accumulation that creates a fire hazard. Electrolux Group has received 23 reports of fire and one report of a smoke inhalation injury related to this issue.

Consumers should immediately stop using the dryer portion of the recalled Laundry Centers and contact Electrolux Group for a free inspection, repair, and lint removal service. The washer component is unaffected and may continue to be used. Consumers can contact Electrolux Group online at https://www.LaundryCenterRecall.com or www.Frigidaire.com (click the "Product Recalls" link), by phone at 800-747-4620 (Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET), or by email at [email protected]. The company is also contacting known purchasers directly.

The recalled product

Product
Frigidaire Gas Laundry Centers
Manufacturer
Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina
Category
Consumer Product — Appliance / Laundry Equipment
Hazard
  • fire
  • lint-accumulation
  • smoke-inhalation
Affected units
13,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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