FRIGIDAIRE RECALLS CERTAIN CLOTHES WASHERS DUE TO POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD
Frigidaire Canada has announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should unplug and stop using recalled products immediately.
Name of Product
Certain Crosley® Frigidaire® Kelvinator® Kenmore® and White-Westinghouse® top load washers, 3.1 cubic foot front load washers, and laundry centers (model numbers below).
Manufacturer: Frigidaire
Canadian Distributor: Frigidaire
Hazard: An internal defect in the washer drain pump can cause heat to build up, posing a fire hazard to the consumer.
Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Description and Affected Models: This recall involves washers with the following model and serial numbers:
|
Product Type |
Brand |
Models |
Serial Numbers |
|
Top Load Washer |
Crosley |
CTW100FW |
XC90306228 to XC91606302 |
|
Frigidaire |
FWS1233FS
FWS933FS
GLWS1439FS
GLWS1749FS |
|
White-Westinghouse |
WWS833FS |
|
Front Load Washer |
Frigidaire |
FTF1240FS
FTF530FS
GLTF1570FS |
XC90501765 to XC91607678 |
|
Laundry Center |
Frigidaire |
GCET1031FS
MEX731CFS |
XE85104013 to XE91603486 |
|
Kenmore |
C97812
C97912
C97962 |
* Not all serial numbers within these ranges are affected. Consumers with washers that fall within these ranges should contact Frigidaire or Sears Canada (if they purchased the product from Sears Canada,) to determine whether their washer is affected and to arrange a service call if necessary.
Sold by: Sold by Major Canadian Retailers and at independent retailers across Canada.
Dates distributed: The affected models were sold in Canada from approximately February 2009 to May 2009.
Manufactured in: The United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the Affected Washers and contact Frigidaire (or Sears if the unit was purchased there) to schedule a free repair. Consumers should confirm that they have one of the Affected Washers by checking the serial plate, and matching both the serial and model numbers provided above.
Consumer Contact: Consumers should contact Frigidaire toll free from 7 am to 8 pm Eastern Time at (877) 551-7327.
Consumers who purchased their product at Sears Canada should call Sears Canada toll free any time at (800) 469-4663 (1-800-4MYHOME).
Remarks: The recalled units are certified to Canadian Standards by UL. For more information about the product certification process please visit: www.UL.com.
Laundry Center: Open the door to the dryer, and the model and serial number are located on the outer edge of the door near the handle.
Top Load Washer: Open the lid, and the model and serial number are located on the top right hand corner of the underside of the lid.
Front Load Washer: Open the door, and the model and serial number are located with other information at the top, centre.
Model and Serial number are located on Serial Plate