SaferProducts incident

Failure type

Fire / ignition

Incident narrative

SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20250925-9B7A5-2147327535. Severity: Incident, No Injury. Product: Speed Queen ADG6HRYS117TW01 (White gas dryer). Incident: Product & Purchase Information: Manufacturer: Alliance Laundry Systems (Speed Queen) Model Number: ADG6HRYS117TW01 Serial Number: 2103046471 Purchase Date: June 22, 2021 Purchase Price: $1,050.00 Incident Date: September 10, 2025 (Unit is 4 years old, under 5-year warranty) Detailed Incident & Safety Defect: My 4-year-old gas dryer caught fire during a normal cycle, rendering it unusable. Attached photos confirm the fire originated internally in the sealed mechanical housing, not externally. Crucially, the fire was caused by an approximately one-inch-thick accumulation of lint in this inaccessible compartment, centered around internal wiring and electrical components. This lint accumulation constitutes a fundamental design defect and a severe fire hazard, as the machine failed to prevent highly flammable material from reaching the ignition source. Manufacturer's Denial & Unreasonable Burden: Speed Queen repeatedly denied the claim, citing "lack of required maintenance" and a User Manual recommendation for specialized cleaning every 1-2 years. I reject this defense. Requiring a homeowner to purchase complex, professional disassembly every 1-2 years to prevent a fire is an unacceptable burden for safety and proves the machine is inherently unsafe under normal operating conditions. The resulting electrical component failure and fire demonstrate the warranty-covered defect. Product Safety Concern and Requested Resolution: This incident indicates a serious safety defect with this dryer model. The product's design allows flammable lint to accumulate in a dangerous area, creating