CPSCGeneral Alert
Wolf Appliance Recalls Gas Ranges Due to Burn Hazard
Published: September 3, 2008Recall ID: 08391Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Delayed ignition of gas in the 18-inch oven can cause a flash of flames to be projected at a consumer when the range door is opened, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves the following Wolf Appliance 48-Inch gas ranges with model numbers: P48, PS48 and R48. The gas ranges are stainless steel with a double oven. A "Wolf" appliance logo is on the front of the larger oven door.
Affected Products
Wolf Appliance Gas Ranges
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Wolf-Appliance-Recalls-Gas-Ranges-Due-to-Burn-Hazard |
| Title | Wolf Appliance Recalls Gas Ranges Due to Burn Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/4a6b535e6f3c4695bad22c61ccafab2a.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Gas Range |
| Hazards › Name | Delayed ignition of gas in the 18-inch oven can cause a flash of flames to be projected at a consumer when the range door is opened, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Wolf has received 97 reports of units experiencing delayed ignition, including 15 minor burns. There have been no reports of fires or property damage. |
| Products › Name | Wolf Appliance Gas Ranges |
| Products › Type | Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves |
| Products › Category I D | 2056 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 24,000 |
| Recall I D | 4426 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled gas range 18-inch oven and contact the manufacturer to schedule a free, in-home repair. The large oven and all cooktop burners are not affected and may be used. |
| Retailers › Name | Home builders and appliance stores nationwide from January 1998 through June 2008 for between $5,000 and $9,000. |
| Recall Date | 2008-09-03T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the following Wolf Appliance 48-Inch gas ranges with model numbers: P48, PS48 and R48. The gas ranges are stainless steel with a double oven. A "Wolf" appliance logo is on the front of the larger oven door. |
| Recall Number | 08391 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Wolf Appliance Inc., of Madison, Wis. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, consumers can contact Wolf Appliance toll-free at (866) 643-6408 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.wolfappliance.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |