Kenmore Elite Ranges Recalled by Electrolux Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Sears
Recall 15142 · May 20, 2015 · Electrolux Home Products Inc.
5,300
units affected
5,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15142
- Date
- May 20, 2015
- Company
- Electrolux Home Products Inc.
- Units affected
- 5,300
- Product
- Sears Kenmore Elite slide-in ranges
- Product type
- Ranges and Ovens
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves Sears Kenmore Elite stainless steel slide-in gas, electric and dual-fuel ranges with the following model and serial numbers. The model and serial numbers are located on the inside frame of the range door on the left side. Kenmore Elite is printed on the front of the oven door. Type Model Serial Numbers Gas 790.32623xxx AF41500007 - AF44902220 790.32633xxx AF41600811 - AF45004453 790.32643xxx AF41601928 - AF45003625 Electric 790.42553xxx AF41602002 - AF45006133 790.42563xxx AF42002743 - AF45005533 790.42623xxx AF42801297 - AF45000612 Dual Fuel 790.42603xxx AF40602184 - AF45004329 790.42613xxx AF42500541 - AF45003409
What can happen
The stainless steel trim below the range control panel can have a sharp edge, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately contact Sears for a free inspection and free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- One consumer reported being cut by a sharp edge on the stainless steel trim below the range control panel and required stitches.
- Sold at
- Sears stores nationwide from May 2014 through April 2015 for between $2,400 and $3,700.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled sears kenmore elite slide-in ranges?
Consumers should immediately contact Sears for a free inspection and free repair.
What is the hazard?
The stainless steel trim below the range control panel can have a sharp edge, posing a laceration 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.