CPSC recall 08-573, announced May 20, 2008, covers Kenmore Wall Ovens (about 7,500 units). During extended broiling, gas can build in the oven cavity and escape when the oven door is opened. The notice cites 16 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the "broil" feature on recalled ovens and contact Transform for Kenmore branded products to schedule a free repair. Recall contact: call (800) 659-7026.
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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.
Model Numbers 790.30472400, 790.30473400, 790.30473401, 790.30474400, 790.30479400 Serial Number Range NF401xxxxx through NF610xxxxx
Which products are included?
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
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
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.
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Frigidaire Canada, a sister
- Manufacturer
- Frigidaire Canada, a sister company of Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio
- Product type
- Microwaves, Ranges & stoves, Wall ovens
- Recall number
- 08-573
- Units
- About 7,500
- Manufactured in
- Canada
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
Kenmore Wall Ovens
CPSC product type: Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves
Recall contact information
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.
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