Maytag Corp. · Recalled
CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall of Maytag, Magic Chef Gas Ranges
The vent flue insulation can be out of position on these ranges. Using the broil or self-clean functions on these ranges can cause scorching or burning of the cabinetry around the range, posing a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 14,800
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $400–$1,300
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
The recall involves Maytag and Magic Chef gas ranges. They have model numbers CGS1230, CGS1740, CGS3760, MGS5770 or MGS5870. They also have serial numbers ending in WU, WW, WY, WZ, YB, YF and YH. The model and serial numbers are located on a plate just behind the front of the roll-out storage drawer. "Maytag" or "Magic Chef" is on the front of the range.
The file
- Sold at
- Department, appliance and specialty stores nationwide sold these ranges, from September 1999 through April 2000, for between $400 and $1,300.
- Product type
- Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa
Incident log
Maytag has received two reports of fires resulting in minor damage because the insulation was out of position on the ranges. There have been no reports of injuries.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the broil and self-clean functions of these ranges immediately. Notices will be mailed to consumers whose ranges need to be inspected, and they will be repaired free of charge, if needed.
For more information, call Maytag Customer Service at (800) 544-2538 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's website at www.maytag.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAR 20 2001; last revised FEB 04 2026.