Recall #05-050 · Published November 17, 2004
Jenn-Air Downdraft Gas Cooktops
CPSC published a recall notice for Jenn-Air Downdraft Gas Cooktops from Jenn-Air Downdraft Gas on November 17, 2004. CPSC identifies this hazard: The recalled cooktops have switches located too close to the gas tubing leading to the grill burner. Electrical arcing can cause the tubing to leak gas and ignite, resulting in a fire hazard to consumers. The official remedy states: Customers who have purchased one of these recalled cooktops should contact Maytag to schedule a free, in-home repair. Consumers should stop using the grill or burners activated by the two left hand controls until the repair is completed. The center and right hand burners can be used.
Why it was recalled
The recalled cooktops have switches located too close to the gas tubing leading to the grill burner. Electrical arcing can cause the tubing to leak gas and ignite, resulting in a fire hazard to consumers.
Official remedy
Customers who have purchased one of these recalled cooktops should contact Maytag to schedule a free, in-home repair. Consumers should stop using the grill or burners activated by the two left hand controls until the repair is completed. The center and right hand burners can be used.
- Recall published
- November 17, 2004
- Units
- About 1,170
- Sold at / sales period
- Appliance stores nationwide from January 2004 through September 2004 for about $2,000.