Frigidaire Canada Recalls Kenmore Wall Ovens Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Released: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Frigidaire Canada, a sister company of Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 7,500 Kenmore Wall Ovens. During extended broiling, gas can build in the oven cavity and escape when the oven door is opened. This poses a burn and possible fire hazard to consumers.
Recall Details
Product
Kenmore Wall Ovens
Description
This recall involves Kenmore 24-inch-wide gas and propane, wall-mounted ovens. The self-cleaning ovens were sold in white, black, bisque and stainless steel, and have the Kenmore name printed on the oven control panel. The model and serial numbers of the ovens that are part of this recall can be found on the frame on the left side of the oven cavity.
| Model Numbers | Serial Number Range | | 790.30472400, 790.30473400,790.30474400, 790.30479400 | NF401xxxxx throughNF610xxxxx |
Hazards
During extended broiling, gas can build in the oven cavity and escape when the oven door is opened. This poses a burn and possible fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents
Electrolux has received 16 reports of incidents involving gas build-up, including flames escaping from the oven door, burns to the hands and face and singed hair.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the "broil" feature on recalled ovens and contact Sears to schedule a free repair. Consumers may continue to use the "bake" feature.
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