Kenmore Electric Ranges Recalled by Electrolux Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
Recall 15084 · Feb 24, 2015 · Electrolux
3,000
units affected
3,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15084
- Date
- Feb 24, 2015
- Company
- Electrolux
- Units affected
- 3,000
- Product
- Sears Kenmore 24-inch electric ranges
- Product type
- Ranges and Ovens
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
This recall involves Sears Kenmore 24-inch wide freestanding electric ranges with model number 790.90152 with serial numbers from NF408 through NF424 and model number 790.90153 with serial numbers from NF408 through NF427. The ranges have smooth cooktops and are white or black with stainless steel accents. The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom right frame of the range inside the storage drawer.
What can happen
The heating element can fail to properly adhere to the cooktop, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled electric ranges and contact Sears to schedule a free inspection and repair if necessary.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Sears and Kmart stores nationwide from April 2014 through October 2014 for between $650 and $860.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled sears kenmore 24-inch electric ranges?
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled electric ranges and contact Sears to schedule a free inspection and repair if necessary.
What is the hazard?
The heating element can fail to properly adhere to the cooktop, posing an electrical shock 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.