CPSC, Wolf Range Co. Inc. and Wolf Appliance Co. LLC Announce Recall of Gas Ranges

Consumers should immediately stop using the oven and broiler on these units and call to arrange for a free in-home repair.

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.

About 15,000

The firms are aware of three incidents of delayed ignition involving these ranges, including two reports of consumers getting their eyebrows singed.

Wolf® and Wolf Gourmet® residential gas ranges

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.