It’s the same with auto parts, they recycle them to make you buy them quicker, this way they make money. If you don’t have to Buy it?
This is only one reason I have taken over $100,000 a year worth of business to other outlets. I am quite familiar with this problem having replaced many sensors and heating elements over the years in dryers and stoves that I do not have with other brands as often.No -because there is no federally mandated recall on these parts-Sears will not be required to give you a new one. Live and learn folks.