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TOTAL PRODUCT RECALL
CPSC #16759Kitchen & appliances
Kenmore wall oven (stainless steel)

Electrolux Home Products · Recalled

Frigidaire and Kenmore Wall Ovens Recalled by Electrolux Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Fire & burns

The thermal switch on the ovens can malfunction due to improper manufacturing, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Units
About 1,000
Reports
—
Injuries
—
Deaths
0
Price
$1,000–$2,100
Remedy
Repair

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 Frigidaire and Kenmore-branded electric single and double wall ovens made by Electrolux. They were sold in black, white or stainless steel. The single ovens measure about 24 inches wide, 32 inches tall and 25 inches deep. The double ovens measure about 24 inches wide, 51 inches tall and 25 inches deep. "Kenmore" or "Frigidaire" is printed below the oven window. The model and serial numbers are located on the left side trim on the inside of the oven. The following model and serial numbers are included in this recall: Brand Product Model Serial Numbers Frigidaire 24" Electric Manual and Self Cleaning Wall Ovens FFEW2415QWA AF61206467 FFEW2425QSA AF61205416 Kenmore 790.40253410 AF60908622 through AF61207264 790.40259410 AF61106873 through AF61106888 790.40279410 AF61107422 through AF61107457 790.40282410 AF61301902 and AF61301928 790.40283410 AF61106898 through AF61208367 790.40289410 AF61200994 through AF61208403

The file

Sold at
Frigidaire ovens were sold by Knie Appliance & TV, Inc., in Illinois from March 2016 through April 2016 for between $1,000 and $1,400. Kenmore ovens were sold exclusively at Sears stores nationwide and online at www.sears.com from March 2016 through April 2016 for between $1,400 and $2,100.
Product type
Ranges and Ovens
Made in
United States
Recalled by
Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.

Incident log

None reported

What the notice says to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ovens and contact Electrolux or Transform for Kenmore brand products to schedule a free inspection and free repair. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Consumers who purchased a Frigidaire oven should contact Electrolux toll-free at 888-360-8556 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday or via email at web.productrecall@frigidaire.com. Consumers who purchased a Kenmore oven should call contact Transform for Kenmore brand products at (800) 659-7026 during the hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

Open official CPSC notice ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.

Location of Model and Serial NumbersKenmore wall oven (black)Kenmore double wall ovenFrigidaire wall oven (stainless steel)

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