Frigidaire Canada · Recalled
Frigidaire Canada Recalls Kenmore Wall Ovens Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
During extended broiling, gas can build in the oven cavity and escape when the oven door is opened. This poses a burn and possible fire hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 7,500
- Reports
- 16
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $760–$1,150
- 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
This recall involves Kenmore 24-inch-wide gas and propane, wall-mounted ovens. The self-cleaning ovens were sold in white, black, bisque and stainless steel, and have the Kenmore name printed on the oven control panel. The model and serial numbers of the ovens that are part of this recall can be found on the frame on the left side of the oven cavity. Model Numbers 790.30472400, 790.30473400, 790.30473401, 790.30474400, 790.30479400 Serial Number Range NF401xxxxx through NF610xxxxx
The file
- Sold at
- Sears, Sears Hardware, Kmart and the great indoors stores nationwide and Sears.com from September 2004 through October 2007 for between $760 and $1,150.
- Product type
- Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves
- Made in
- Canada
- Recalled by
- Frigidaire Canada, a sister company of Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio
Incident log
Electrolux has received 16 reports of incidents involving gas build-up, including flames escaping from the oven door, burns to the hands and face, and singed hair.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the "broil" feature on recalled ovens and contact Transform for Kenmore branded products to schedule a free repair. Consumers may continue to use the "bake" feature.
For additional information, contact Transform for Kenmore brand products toll-free at (800) 659-7026 during the hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
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 MAY 20 2008; last revised JAN 30 2015.