CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall to Repair Gas Ranges
Published: March 27, 2003Recall ID: 03099Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The range can experience a delayed ignition flashback fire in the upper oven, which poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves all Maytag Gemini Gas Ranges. The Gemini ranges are free standing, have separate upper and lower ovens, and come in white, black, bisque and a stainless finish. The "Maytag" and "Gemini" names and logos appear on the control panel. The recalled ranges have a model number of MGR6772 and a serial number with the alpha characters AJ through AX or CA through CC, both of which are located on a flip-up serial tag behind the upper left corner of the control panel.
Affected Products
Maytag Gemini Gas Ranges
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Maytag-Corp-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Gas-Ranges- |
| Title | CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall to Repair Gas Ranges |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Maytag-Gemini.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Maytag Gemini Gas Range |
| Hazards › Name | The range can experience a delayed ignition flashback fire in the upper oven, which poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Maytag has received nine reports of flashback fires, including three minor burn injuries and incidents where consumers suffered singed hair or clothing. |
| Products › Name | Maytag Gemini Gas Ranges |
| Products › Type | Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves |
| Products › Category I D | 2056 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 23,000 |
| Recall I D | 2370 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the upper oven self-clean and broil features and consumers should not use the upper oven simultaneously with the lower oven. Consumers should contact Maytag to arrange for a free in-home repair by an authorized Maytag Customer Service contractor. |
| Retailers › Name | Retail appliance stores nationwide sold the ranges, from July 2002 through February 2003, for between $1,300 and $1,500. |
| Recall Date | 2003-03-27T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves all Maytag Gemini Gas Ranges. The Gemini ranges are free standing, have separate upper and lower ovens, and come in white, black, bisque and a stainless finish. The "Maytag" and "Gemini" names and logos appear on the control panel. The recalled ranges have a model number of MGR6772 and a serial number with the alpha characters AJ through AX or CA through CC, both of which are located on a flip-up serial tag behind the upper left corner of the control panel. |
| Recall Number | 03099 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers should contact Maytag at (866) 580-9177 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. For more information, consumers can visit Maytag's website at www.maytag.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-05-27T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |