Wolf Appliance Recalls Gas Ranges Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 08391 · Sep 3, 2008 · Wolf Appliance
24,000
units affected
24,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08391
- Date
- Sep 3, 2008
- Company
- Wolf Appliance
- Units affected
- 24,000
- Product
- Wolf Appliance Gas Ranges
- Product type
- Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the following Wolf Appliance 48-Inch gas ranges with model numbers: P48, PS48 and R48. The gas ranges are stainless steel with a double oven. A "Wolf" appliance logo is on the front of the larger oven door.
What can happen
Delayed ignition of gas in the 18-inch oven can cause a flash of flames to be projected at a consumer when the range door is opened, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled gas range 18-inch oven and contact the manufacturer to schedule a free, in-home repair. The large oven and all cooktop burners are not affected and may be used.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Wolf has received 97 reports of units experiencing delayed ignition, including 15 minor burns. There have been no reports of fires or property damage.
- Sold at
- Home builders and appliance stores nationwide from January 1998 through June 2008 for between $5,000 and $9,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled wolf appliance gas ranges?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled gas range 18-inch oven and contact the manufacturer to schedule a free, in-home repair. The large oven and all cooktop burners are not affected and may be used.
What is the hazard?
Delayed ignition of gas in the 18-inch oven can cause a flash of flames to be projected at a consumer when the range door is opened, posing a 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.