CPSC2004-11-17
CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall of Jenn-Air Gas Cooktops
Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa
Hazard
The recalled cooktops have switches located too close to the gas tubing leading to the grill burner. Electrical arcing can cause the tubing to leak gas and ignite, resulting in a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Customers who have purchased one of these recalled cooktops should contact Maytag to schedule a free, in-home repair. Consumers should stop using the grill or burners activated by the two left hand controls until the repair is completed. The center and right hand burners can be used.
Sold at
Appliance stores nationwide from January 2004 through September 2004 for about $2,000.
Affected count
About 1,170
Injuries reported
Maytag has received four reports of cooktops catching fire during use as a result of a gas leak. There have been no reports of injuries.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Jenn-Air Downdraft Gas Cooktops
Consumer contact
Contact Maytag Corp. at (888) 330-3810 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.maytag.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Maytag-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Jenn-Air-Gas-Cooktops-Don't want to check this manually?
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