CPSC2008-05-20
Frigidaire Canada Recalls Kenmore Wall Ovens Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Frigidaire Canada, a sister company of Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio
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.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 7,500
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
Canada
Products
Kenmore Wall Ovens
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Frigidaire-Canada-Recalls-Kenmore-Wall-Ovens-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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