Frigidaire recalls clothes washers due to fire hazard
- July 31, 2009 2:46 PM
- By Tara Kimura
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in co-operation with Frigidaire, announced a voluntary recall Thursday of washing machines because of a potential fire hazard.
The recall affects 35,000 units of Crosley, Frigidaire, Kelvinator, Kenmore, Wascomat and White-Westinghouse washers.
An internal defect in the clothes washer's drain pump can cause heat to build up, posing a fire hazard, the commission said.
No incidents or injuries have been reported, the commission said.
See the original recall notice for a full list of product types, brands, models and serial numbers.
The washers were sold by Sears and other retailers nationwide from February 2009 to May 2009 for between $300 and $1,100 US.
Owners should immediately unplug and stop using the machines. They should contact Frigidaire or Sears (if the unit was purchased there) to schedule a free repair.
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