Frigidaire Gas Range Recalled Due to Fire Hazard, Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores
Recall 12737 · Jun 20, 2012 · Frigidaire
185
units affected
185
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12737
- Date
- Jun 20, 2012
- Company
- Frigidaire
- Units affected
- 185
- Product
- Frigidaire Self-Clean Gas Range
- Product type
- Ranges and Ovens
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall for inspection and/or repair involves Frigidaire Gas Ranges Model # LGGF3043KFM with serial numbers within the following range: VF20457216 to VF20457555. The model and serial numbers are located near the base of the range just below the bottom right portion of the oven door. This gas range has five burners, stainless steel exterior and Frigidaire nameplate centered on the lower part of the oven door.
What can happen
There can be a delayed ignition on the bake/broil features of the oven, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers with the recalled model and serial numbers should stop using the bake and broil functions immediately and contact Frigidaire. Frigidaire will provide information about an inspection and arrange for a free in-home service and repair if necessary.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- One incident was reported. No injuries or damage have been reported.
- Sold at
- Lowe's stores from February 2012 through March 2012 for between $800 and $1,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled frigidaire self-clean gas range?
Consumers with the recalled model and serial numbers should stop using the bake and broil functions immediately and contact Frigidaire. Frigidaire will provide information about an inspection and arrange for a free in-home service and repair if necessary.
What is the hazard?
There can be a delayed ignition on the bake/broil features of the oven, posing a fire hazard.
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.