About 13,600 washer and dryer combination units got recalled. Some had started fires
A washer and a dryer should do good things to your clothes, not threaten to burn down your house or bother your breathing. That’s why Electrolux Home Products recalled about 13,600 Frigidaire Gas Laundry Centers.
The problem, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice, is “The felt seal on the dryer drum can be folded inward which can lead to lint accumulation, creating a fire hazard.”
To the knowledge of Charlotte-based Electrolux, this has caused 23 fires and one smoke inhalation injury.
This covers model No. FFLG4033QWX with serial Nos. 4E44114739 through 4E81603034 and model No. FFLG4033QTX with serial Nos. 4E44308482 through 4E81603380.
If you have this unit, stop using the dryer — you can still use the washer — and reach out to Electrolux for a free inspection and repair. Contact the company online, by emailing laundrycenterrecall@Electrolux.com or calling 800-747-4620, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Eastern time.
This story was originally published July 18, 2023 at 11:09 AM with the headline "About 13,600 washer and dryer combination units got recalled. Some had started fires."
