Frigidaire Recalls Clothes Washers Due to Fire Hazard

Q: "Was Crosley ®, Frigidaire®, Kelvinator®, Kenmore®, Wascomat®, and White-Westinghouse® clothes washers recalled?"

"Yes. CPSC recall #09292 was issued on 2009-07-30. An internal defect in the washer's drain pump can cause heat to build up, posing a fire hazard to the consumer."

Source: CPSC Recall #09292

Recall Date

2009-07-30

Manufacturer

Frigidaire, of Cleveland, Ohio

Units Affected

About 35,000

Products Involved

Crosley ®, Frigidaire®, Kelvinator®, Kenmore®, Wascomat®, and White-Westinghouse® clothes washers

Hazard

An internal defect in the washer's drain pump can cause heat to build up, posing a fire hazard to the consumer.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the machine. Consumers should contact Frigidaire or Sears (if unit was purchased there) to schedule a free repair.

Reported Injuries

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Sold At

Sears and other retailers nationwide from February 2009 through May 2009 for between $300 and $1100.

Manufactured In

United States

Full Recall Description

This recall involves the Crosley®, Frigidaire®, Kelvinator®, Kenmore®, Wascomat®, and White-Westinghouse® top load washers, 3.1 cubic foot front load washers and laundry centers. Product Type Brand Model Serial Number Top Load Washer Crosley, Frigidaire, Kelvinator, White- Westinghouse CTW100FW GLWS1749FS SWS833HS FTW3011KW KWS1349DS SWX703HQ FTW3014KW MWS939AS SWX703HS FWS1233FS SWS1233HQ WWS833FS FWS933FS SWS1233HS WWTW3000KW GLWS1439FC SWS1339HS GLWS1439FS SWS1649HS XC90306228 to XC91606302 Front Load Washer Crosley, Frigidaire, Wascomat, White- Westinghouse CFW2000FW FTF530FS WE17N FCCW3000FS GLTF1570FS WTF330HS FTF1240FS WE17M XC90501765 to XC91607678 Laundry Center Crosley, Frigidaire, Kenmore, White -Westinghouse 97812 CLCE900FW GLET1142FS 97912 FEX831FS GLGH1642FS 97962 FGX831FS GLGT1031FS C97812 FLGB8200FS GLGT1142FS C97912 GCET1031FS MEX731CFS C97962 GLEH1642FS SWSG1031HS CLCE500FW GLET1031FS SWXG831HS XE85104013 to XE91603486 *Not all serial numbers within these ranges are affected. Model and serial numbers can be located as follows: Top load washer = open the product's lid, and the model and serial number are located inside the product's lid, on the top, right hand corner. Front load washer = open the door, and the model and serial number are located with other information at the top, center. Laundry center = open the door to the dryer, and the model and serial number are located on the outer edge of the door nearest the door's handle.

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Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.

For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.

Last verified: 2026-03-28