CPSC2016-07-26
Frigidaire and Kenmore Wall Ovens Recalled by Electrolux Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
Hazard
The thermal switch on the ovens can malfunction due to improper manufacturing, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ovens and contact Electrolux or Transform for Kenmore brand products to schedule a free inspection and free repair. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold at
Frigidaire ovens were sold by Knie Appliance & TV, Inc., in Illinois from March 2016 through April 2016 for between $1,000 and $1,400. Kenmore ovens were sold exclusively at Sears stores nationwide and online at www.sears.com from March 2016 through April 2016 for between $1,400 and $2,100.
Affected count
About 1,000
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Electric wall ovens
Consumer contact
Consumers who purchased a Frigidaire oven should contact Electrolux toll-free at 888-360-8556 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday or via email at web.productrecall@frigidaire.com. Consumers who purchased a Kenmore oven should call contact Transform for Kenmore brand products 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/2016/Frigidaire-and-Kenmore-Wall-Ovens-Recalled-by-ElectroluxDon't want to check this manually?
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