CPSC2023-08-31
Electrolux Group Recalls Frigidaire Gas Cooktops Due to Risk of Gas Leak, Fire Hazard
Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina
Hazard
Plastic control knobs with a black shaft on the cooktop can crack or break during use, posing a risk of gas leak, fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cooktops, check for plastic control knobs with a black shaft and contact Electrolux Group for a free set of replacement knobs. Consumers can continue to use knobs with a chrome-colored shaft. The firm is contacting known purchasers directly.
Sold at
Lowe's, The Home Depot, and other independent appliance stores nationwide from March 2016 through April 2022 for about $1,000.
Affected count
About 215
Injuries reported
Electrolux has received 63 reports of the control knobs cracking or breaking, including one minor injury from a gas leak and one report of fire.
Manufactured in
China, Thailand
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Frigidaire Stainless-Steel 30-inch 4 Burner and 36-inch 5 Burner Gas Cooktops
Consumer contact
Online at www.Cooktopknobrecall.com or online at www.Frigidaire.com and click "Recall Information" under the "Owner Support" tab at the top of the homepage or under Customer Service at the bottom of the homepage for more information or by phone at 800-314-3998 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET or via email at cooktopknobrecall@electrolux.com.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Electrolux-Group-Recalls-Frigidaire-Gas-Cooktops-Due-to-Risk-of-Gas-Leak-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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