Frigidaire Gas Laundry Centers

CPSC Recall #23-244 — July 13, 2023

Recall Summary

Recall Number23-244
Recall DateJuly 13, 2023
Remedy TypeRepair
Units AffectedAbout 13,600
ManufacturerElectrolux Home Products Inc, of Charlotte, North Carolina
ImporterElectrolux Home Products Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina
Manufactured InMexico

Where It Was Sold

Lowe’s
Home Depot
and other independent appliance stores nationwide from October 2014 through April 2018 for about $1
400.

Product

Frigidaire Gas Laundry Centers

Description

This recall involves all Frigidaire Gas Laundry Centers with model numbers FFLG4033QW and FFLG4033QT. The Laundry Centers were sold in white and titanium colors and have “FRIGIDAIRE” written below the dryer door. The serial number is located on a white sticker inside the dryer door, and the following serial numbers are included in this recall: Model Numbers Serial Numbers FFLG4033QWX 4E44114739 through 4E81603034 FFLG4033QTX 4E44308482 through 4E81603380

Hazard

The felt seal on the dryer drum can be folded inward which can lead to lint accumulation, creating a fire hazard.

Incidents & Injuries

Electrolux Group has received 23 reports of fire and one report of a smoke inhalation injury.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should immediately stop using the dryer of the recalled Laundry Centers and contact Electrolux Group for a free inspection, repair and lint removal service. Electrolux Group is contacting known purchasers directly. Consumers can continue to use the washer which is unaffected by the issue.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Repair) at no cost to you.

If the product caused a fire or burn injury, document the incident with photos and preserve the product if it is safe to do so. Report the incident to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov and to your local fire department. Contact the manufacturer to inform them of the incident — they are required to track and report injuries to CPSC. You may also want to consult a personal injury attorney, as fire and burn injuries caused by defective products can be grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.