CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Wolf Range Co. Inc. and Wolf Appliance Co. LLC Announce Recall of Gas Rang...
Published: October 18, 2001Recall ID: 02022Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Delayed ignition of gas in the ovens and broilers can put consumers at risk of burn injuries and fires.
Product Description & Identification
These gas ranges were sold under the Wolf® and Wolf Gourmet® brand names, which are written on the front of the ranges. These are 30-inch, 36-inch, 48-inch, and 60-inch natural gas and LP ranges with the following serial numbers: 60-10000000 through 60-1099999 and 11000957 through 11006106. In most units, the serial number is located on the left side of the range beneath the removable burner pan on the range top. On some 48-inch models, the serial number is located in the same area on the right side. The ranges were either stainless steel or black steel.
Affected Products
Wolf® and Wolf Gourmet® residential gas ranges
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Wolf-Range-Co-Inc-and-Wolf-Appliance-Co-LLC-Announce-Recall-of-Gas-Ranges |
| Title | CPSC, Wolf Range Co. Inc. and Wolf Appliance Co. LLC Announce Recall of Gas Ranges |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Wolf-gas-range-front.jpeg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Wolf residential gas range oven, front |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Wolf-gas-range-top.jpeg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Wolf residential gas range, top |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Wolf-gas-range-sticker.jpeg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Wolf residential gas range sticker with serial number |
| Hazards › Name | Delayed ignition of gas in the ovens and broilers can put consumers at risk of burn injuries and fires. |
| Injuries › Name | The firms are aware of three incidents of delayed ignition involving these ranges, including two reports of consumers getting their eyebrows singed. |
| Products › Name | Wolf® and Wolf Gourmet® residential gas ranges |
| Products › Type | Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves |
| Products › Category I D | 2056 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 15,000 |
| Recall I D | 2033 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the oven and broiler on these units and call to arrange for a free in-home repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Kitchen designers and appliance stores sold these ranges nationwide, from January 1996 through June 2001, for about $2,000 for the 30-inch models to about $12,000 for the 60-inch units. |
| Recall Date | 2001-10-18T00:00:00 |
| Description | These gas ranges were sold under the Wolf® and Wolf Gourmet® brand names, which are written on the front of the ranges. These are 30-inch, 36-inch, 48-inch, and 60-inch natural gas and LP ranges with the following serial numbers: 60-10000000 through 60-1099999 and 11000957 through 11006106. In most units, the serial number is located on the left side of the range beneath the removable burner pan on the range top. On some 48-inch models, the serial number is located in the same area on the right side. The ranges were either stainless steel or black steel. |
| Recall Number | 02022 |
| Manufacturers › 1 › Name | Wolf Range Co. Inc., of Compton, Calif. |
| Manufacturers › 2 › Name | Wolf Appliance Co. LLC, of Fitchburg, Wis. |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers who purchased the range before January 1, 2000 should call Wolf Range Co. toll-free at (866) 674-3554 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday. Consumers who purchased the range on or after January 1, 2000 should call Wolf Appliance Co. toll-free at (800) 332-9513 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers who are unsure of the date of purchase can call either number and the operator will help them determine which firm to contact. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-07-28T00:00:00 |
Overview
- Recalling FirmWolf Range Co. Inc., of Compton, Calif., Wolf Appliance Co. LLC, of Fitchburg, Wis.