CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall of Jenn-Air Gas Cooktops
USCPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall of Jenn-Air Gas Cooktops
Recalling Firm: Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The recalled cooktops have switches located too close to the gas tubing leading to the grill burner. Electrical arcing can cause the tubing to leak gas and ignite, resulting in a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recall includes built-in Jenn-Air model JGD8348CDP downdraft gas cooktops. They have serial numbers xxxxxxxEA through xxxxxxxER. The cooktops were manufactured by Maytag between January 1, 2004 and September 17, 2004. The model name and serial number are printed on a label on the vent fan housing, which is visible in the cabinet under the cooktop.
Affected Products
Jenn-Air Downdraft Gas Cooktops
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Maytag-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Jenn-Air-Gas-Cooktops- |
| Title | CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall of Jenn-Air Gas Cooktops |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/jenn-air-cooktop.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Jenn-Air Downdraft Gas Cooktop |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/vent-housing-label.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Location of label on vent fan housing, in the cabinet under recalled cooktop |
| Hazards › Name | The recalled cooktops have switches located too close to the gas tubing leading to the grill burner. Electrical arcing can cause the tubing to leak gas and ignite, resulting in a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Maytag has received four reports of cooktops catching fire during use as a result of a gas leak. There have been no reports of injuries. |
| Products › Name | Jenn-Air Downdraft Gas Cooktops |
| Products › Type | Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves |
| Products › Category I D | 2056 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,170 |
| Recall I D | 2824 |
| Remedies › Name | Customers who have purchased one of these recalled cooktops should contact Maytag to schedule a free, in-home repair. Consumers should stop using the grill or burners activated by the two left hand controls until the repair is completed. The center and right hand burners can be used. |
| Retailers › Name | Appliance stores nationwide from January 2004 through September 2004 for about $2,000. |
| Recall Date | 2004-11-17T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall includes built-in Jenn-Air model JGD8348CDP downdraft gas cooktops. They have serial numbers xxxxxxxEA through xxxxxxxER. The cooktops were manufactured by Maytag between January 1, 2004 and September 17, 2004. The model name and serial number are printed on a label on the vent fan housing, which is visible in the cabinet under the cooktop. |
| Recall Number | 05050 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa |
| Consumer Contact | Contact Maytag Corp. at (888) 330-3810 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.maytag.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-08-27T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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