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Clothes Washing Machines
- Starting date:
- July 1, 2009
- Posting date:
- July 1, 2009
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items, Appliances
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Flammability Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500002074
Affected products
Clothes Washing Machines
Product description
This recall involves Crosley®, Frigidaire®, Kenmore®, and White-Westinghouse® clothes washers. There are three versions of washers included in this recall: top load washer, front load washer, and laundry centre.
Top load washer: The model and serial numbers can be found on the inside of the washer lid, in the top right-hand corner.
Front load washer: The model and serial numbers can be found on the inside edge of the door.
Laundry centre: The model and serial numbers can be found on the outer edge of the dryer's door, nearest the door's handle.
The recalled washers must have one of the model numbers and a serial number within the given range. However, please note that not all serial numbers within the range are included.
Type of Washing Machine | Brands | Models | Serial NumbersTable Footnote 1 |
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Table Footnotes
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Top Load Washer |
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XC90306228 to XC91606302 |
Front Load Washer |
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XC90501765 to XC91607678 |
Laundry Centre |
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XE85104013 to XE91603486 |
Hazard identified
An internal defect in the washer's drain pump can cause heat to build up, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Neither Frigidaire nor Health Canada has received reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these washers.
Number sold
Approximately 7,332 of the recalled products were sold at major retailers including Sears and The Brick, as well as independent retailers across Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from February 2009 to May 2009.
Place of origin
Manufactured in the United States.
Companies
- Distributor
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Frigidaire
Cleveland
Ohio
UNITED STATES
What you should do
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled washers and contact Frigidaire to schedule a free repair.
For more information, consumers may contact Frigidaire at 1-877-551-7327, or visit the firm's website in English or in French.
Consumers who purchased their product at Sears Canada should call Sears Canada toll-free at 1-800-469-4663.
Consumers may also view the recall notice on the [NJS_FILE:2659ba92-a47a-4cae-bd1a-66c65470d2b3:d765e0b8-4b57-4098-96dc-c2492c92e308].