Electrolux ICON and Kenmore PRO Gas Ranges Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
Recall 10048 · Nov 24, 2009 · Electrolux Home Products Inc.
900
units affected
900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10048
- Date
- Nov 24, 2009
- Company
- Electrolux Home Products Inc.
- Units affected
- 900
- Product
- Electrolux ICON and Kenmore Pro 30" Gas Ranges
- Product type
- Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The following Electrolux ICON and Kenmore PRO 30" free-standing gas range model and serial numbers are included in this recall. For Electrolux ICON, the model and serial numbers are located on the back of the range. For the Kenmore PRO, the model and serial numbers are located near the base of the range just below the bottom right portion of the oven door and also on the back of the range. Not all serial numbers within these ranges are included in the recall. Brand Model Serial Number Range Electrolux ICON Gas Range E30GF74HPS NF83000000 - NF93633000 Kenmore PRO 30" Gas Range 790.79613800 790.79613801
What can happen
An incorrect part allows more fuel to pass to the range's oven than can be burned efficiently, causing incomplete combustion and the release of carbon monoxide. This poses a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the range's oven and contact Electrolux for the Electrolux ICON or Transform for Kenmore brand products for the Kenmore PRO to schedule a free repair. Consumers can continue to use the cooktop (top burners) and the broiler as well as an any clock and/or timer functions.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Electrolux has received four reports of incidents involving carbon monoxide being released from the recalled gas range. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Appliance retailers nationwide from August 2008 through October 2009 for between $2,500 and $3,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled electrolux icon and kenmore pro 30" gas ranges?
Consumers should immediately stop using the range's oven and contact Electrolux for the Electrolux ICON or Transform for Kenmore brand products for the Kenmore PRO to schedule a free repair. Consumers can continue to use the cooktop (top burners) and the broiler as well as an any clock and/or timer functions.
What is the hazard?
An incorrect part allows more fuel to pass to the range's oven than can be burned efficiently, causing incomplete combustion and the release of carbon monoxide. This poses a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.