CPSC recall 02-022, announced October 18, 2001, covers Wolf® and Wolf Gourmet® residential gas ranges (about 15,000 units). Delayed ignition of gas in the ovens and broilers can put consumers at risk of burn injuries and fires. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the oven and broiler on these units and call to arrange for a free in-home repair. Recall contact: call (866) 674-3554 or (800) 332-9513.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
In most units, the serial number is located on the left side of the range beneath the removable burner pan on the range top.
Which products are included?
These gas ranges were sold under the Wolf® and Wolf Gourmet® brand names, which are written on the front of the ranges. These are 30-inch, 36-inch, 48-inch, and 60-inch natural gas and LP ranges with the following serial numbers: 60-10000000 through 60-1099999 and 11000957 through 11006106. In most units, the serial number is located on the left side of the range beneath the removable burner pan on the range top. On some 48-inch models, the serial number is located in the same area on the right side. The ranges were either stainless steel or black steel.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Delayed ignition of gas in the ovens and broilers can put consumers at risk of burn injuries and fires.
Incidents and injuries
The firms are aware of three incidents of delayed ignition involving these ranges, including two reports of consumers getting their eyebrows singed.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the oven and broiler on these units and call to arrange for a free in-home repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Wolf and Wolf Gourmet residential
- Manufacturer
- Wolf Range Co. Inc., of Compton, Calif., Wolf Appliance Co. LLC, of Fitchburg, Wis.
- Product type
- Microwaves, Ranges & stoves
- Recall number
- 02-022
- Units
- About 15,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Kitchen designers and appliance stores sold these ranges nationwide, from January 1996 through June 2001, for about $2,000 for the 30-inch models to about $12,000 for the 60-inch units.
Wolf® and Wolf Gourmet® residential gas ranges
CPSC product type: Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves
Recall contact information
Consumers who purchased the range before January 1, 2000 should call Wolf Range Co. toll-free at (866) 674-3554 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday. Consumers who purchased the range on or after January 1, 2000 should call Wolf Appliance Co. toll-free at (800) 332-9513 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers who are unsure of the date of purchase can call either number and the operator will help them determine which firm to contact.
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