Frigidaire and Kenmore Smoothtop Electric Ranges Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 09333 · Aug 27, 2009 · Frigidaire, a division
200,000
units affected
200,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09333
- Date
- Aug 27, 2009
- Company
- Frigidaire, a division
- Units affected
- 200,000
- Product
- Certain Frigidaire and Kenmore Elite Smoothtop Electric Ranges
- Product type
- Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Frigidaire, Frigidaire Gallery, Frigidaire Professional and Kenmore Elite smoothtop electric ranges with rotary knobs and digital displays. The following model and serial numbers are included in the recall: Frigidaire (Serial Number Range VF122xxxxx - VF831xxxxx) and Models Beginning with FEFBZ90GC FEFLMC55GC FEFLZ87GC GLEF396AB GLEF396AQ GLEF396AS GLEF396CQ GLEF396CS GLEFM397DB GLEFM397DQ GLEFM397DS GLEFM97FPB GLEFM97FPW GLEFM97GPB GLEFM97GPW LEEFM389FE PLEF398AC PLEF398CC PLEF398DC PLEFM399DC PLEFMZ99EC PLEFMZ99GC PLEFZ398EC PLEFZ398GC Kenmore Elite (Serial Number Range VF122xxxxx - VF334xxxxx) and Models Beginning with 790.99012 790.99013 790.99014 790.99019 The model and serial number can be found by opening the range drawer at the base of the unit.
What can happen
Depending on the model, the surface heating elements can: 1) turn on spontaneously without being switched on; 2) fail to turn off after being switched off; or, 3) heat to different temperatures than selected. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled ranges immediately and discard them. The remedy is no longer available.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Frigidaire has received 126 reports of incidents, including four reports of minor burns and two reports of minor property damage.
- Sold at
- Sears and other national chain and independent retailers nationwide from June 2001 through August 2009 for between $1,000 and $2,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled certain frigidaire and kenmore elite smoothtop electric ranges?
Consumers should stop using the recalled ranges immediately and discard them. The remedy is no longer available.
What is the hazard?
Depending on the model, the surface heating elements can: 1) turn on spontaneously without being switched on; 2) fail to turn off after being switched off; or, 3) heat to different temperatures than selected. This poses a fire and burn hazard 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.