Frigidaire Canada Recalls Kenmore Wall Ovens Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
USFrigidaire Canada Recalls Kenmore Wall Ovens Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recalling Firm: Frigidaire Canada, a sister company of Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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 790.30472400, 790.30473400, 790.30473401, 790.30474400, 790.30479400 Serial Number Range NF401xxxxx through NF610xxxxx
Affected Products
Kenmore Wall Ovens
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Frigidaire-Canada-Recalls-Kenmore-Wall-Ovens-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards |
| Title | Frigidaire Canada Recalls Kenmore Wall Ovens Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/96500c29766d4b4996a4890725612a0c.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Wall Oven |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Kenmore Wall Ovens |
| Products › Type | Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves |
| Products › Category I D | 2056 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 7,500 |
| Recall I D | 4595 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the "broil" feature on recalled ovens and contact Transform for Kenmore branded products to schedule a free repair. Consumers may continue to use the "bake" feature. |
| Retailers › Name | Sears, Sears Hardware, Kmart and the great indoors stores nationwide and Sears.com from September 2004 through October 2007 for between $760 and $1,150. |
| Recall Date | 2008-05-20T00:00:00 |
| 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 790.30472400, 790.30473400, 790.30473401, 790.30474400, 790.30479400 Serial Number Range NF401xxxxx through NF610xxxxx |
| Recall Number | 08573 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Frigidaire Canada, a sister company of Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Transform for Kenmore brand products toll-free at (800) 659-7026 during the hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-30T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Canada |
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