CPSC2015-05-21
Viking Range Recalls Gas Ranges Due to Burn Hazard
Viking Range LLC, of Greenwood, Miss.
Hazard
The ranges' ovens can turn on by themselves, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately contact Viking Range to schedule a free in-home repair. While waiting for a free repair, consumers can contact Viking Range for steps to avoid a burn injury.
Sold at
ABT, Ferguson, Morrison, Pacific Sales, PC Richard & Son and other stores nationwide from July 2007 through June 2014 for between $4,000 and $13,000.
Affected count
About 52,000 in the U.S. and about 8,300 in Canada
Injuries reported
Viking Range has received 75 reports of gas ranges turning on by themselves, including three reports of burns and four reports of property damage claims, with one claim resulting in a payment of $850.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Gas ranges
Consumer contact
Viking Range toll-free at (877) 929-2581, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or www.vikingrange.com and click on Safety Recall Information at the bottom right of the homepage for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Viking-Range-Recalls-Gas-RangesDon't want to check this manually?
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