Kenmore Dryer Recall 2018

What Is Recalled#

What Is the Risk?#

The lint filter housing has a design flaw that allows lint to bypass the primary filter over hundreds of cycles. Lint accumulates near the heating element and can ignite. Sears received 23 reports of lint accumulation and 5 fires.

This is a critical safety hazard. If your Kenmore dryer is affected, take immediate action as described below. Do not delay — fire-related hazards can cause property damage, injury, or loss of life. CPSC recall remedies are always free — there is no reason to postpone.

Affected Models#

The following Kenmore model numbers are included in this recall. Check your model number on the rating plate and compare it against this list:

Important: This list may not be exhaustive. Some recalls are updated after the initial announcement to add newly identified model numbers. Always verify your specific model and serial number with Kenmore directly or on the CPSC recall notice.

Official Remedy#

Free replacement lint filter housing with improved sealing. Parts are shipped to registered owners or Sears Home Services performs installation.

Key points about the recall remedy process:

• The repair, replacement, or refund is completely free — you pay nothing for parts or labor.
• You do not need the original receipt for CPSC recalls. The model and serial number are sufficient to verify eligibility.
• The recall applies regardless of whether you are the original purchaser. Second owners, tenants, and landlords are all eligible.
• CPSC recalls never expire. Even if this recall was announced years ago, you can still get the free repair if your unit was never serviced.
• If the manufacturer does not respond within 30 days, file a complaint at SaferProducts.gov or call CPSC at 1-800-638-2772.

What To Do#

If your Kenmore dryer model number matches the list above, take these steps immediately:

1. Check if your Kenmore dryer model starts with 110 — this indicates Whirlpool manufacture
2. Clean the lint filter before every load
3. Do not run the dryer unattended
4. Contact Kenmore at 1-888-536-6673 for the free replacement filter housing

Frequently Asked Questions#

Is the Kenmore 110 dryer recall the same as the Whirlpool dryer recall?#

Similar but not identical. Kenmore dryers with model numbers starting with 110 are manufactured by Whirlpool and share the same platform. The lint filter housing defect is the same underlying issue. If you have a Kenmore 110 dryer and a Whirlpool dryer was recalled for the same issue, your Kenmore is almost certainly affected even if the Kenmore model is not explicitly listed.

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