CPSC recall 05-050, announced November 17, 2004, covers Jenn-Air Downdraft Gas Cooktops (about 1,170 units). The recalled cooktops have switches located too close to the gas tubing leading to the grill burner. The notice cites 4 incident reports. Customers who have purchased one of these recalled cooktops should contact Maytag to schedule a free, in-home repair. Recall contact: call (888) 330-3810, or go to www.maytag.com.
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.
Affected model numbers
The model name and serial number are printed on a label on the vent fan housing, which is visible in the cabinet under the cooktop.
Which products are included?
The recall includes built-in Jenn-Air model JGD8348CDP downdraft gas cooktops. They have serial numbers xxxxxxxEA through xxxxxxxER. The cooktops were manufactured by Maytag between January 1, 2004 and September 17, 2004. The model name and serial number are printed on a label on the vent fan housing, which is visible in the cabinet under the cooktop.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy 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.
Incidents and injuries
Maytag has received four reports of cooktops catching fire during use as a result of a gas leak. There have been no reports of injuries.
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Jenn-Air Downdraft Gas
- Manufacturer
- Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa
- Product type
- Microwaves, Ranges & stoves
- Recall number
- 05-050
- Units
- About 1,170
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Appliance stores nationwide from January 2004 through September 2004 for about $2,000.
Jenn-Air Downdraft Gas Cooktops
CPSC product type: Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves
Recall contact information
Contact Maytag Corp. at (888) 330-3810 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.maytag.com
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