The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·88090·Announced 1998-11-01

Speed Queen Washer-Dryer Recall for Caster-Related Injury Risk

Speed Queen is offering a free retrofit guard for Contempo Stack washer-dryers with casters to prevent hand or foot injuries from moving parts.

What this means for you

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 addresses a risk-of-harm product (hand or foot injury from moving parts) where no specific injuries have been reported in the source text, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Speed Queen Company of Ripon, Wisconsin, is voluntarily offering a retrofit program for its caster-equipped Contempo Stack combination washer-dryer. The company is providing a permanent guard to install at the base of the appliance to eliminate the possibility of consumers receiving hand or foot injuries from moving parts.

The hazard exists because the caster-rollers elevate the appliance high enough off the floor to allow children to contact some of the washer's moving parts. Casters are used to roll the appliance to the water and drain source for washing and then to another area for storage.

Consumers who have the Speed Queen Contempo Mate stack washer-dryer with casters should call Speed Queen toll-free at 1-800-543-3462 to obtain the free guard kit, obtain help in installing the guard, or for other information about the retrofit program.

The recalled product

Product
Speed Queen caster-equipped Contempo Stack combination washer-dryer
Manufacturer
Speed Queen
Category
Consumer Product — Laundry Appliances
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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