Recall #08-573 · Published May 20, 2008

Kenmore Wall Ovens

Frigidaire Canada Recalls Kenmore Wall Ovens Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

CPSC published a recall notice for Kenmore Wall Ovens from Frigidaire Canada, a sister company of Electrolux Home Products Inc. on May 20, 2008. CPSC identifies this hazard: 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. The official remedy states: 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.

Recalled Wall Oven
Recalled Wall Oven
Image: CPSC recall notice

What to check on the product label

Compare every letter, number, space, and suffix. A similar-looking product may not be included in this recall.

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.

Additional identifying details

Model Numbers 790.30472400, 790.30473400, 790.30473401, 790.30474400, 790.30479400 Serial Number Range NF401xxxxx through NF610xxxxx

Why 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

Manufacturer
Frigidaire Canada, a sister company of Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio
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.

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

Publication and verification

  1. Recall published

  2. CPSC record last published

  3. Home Recall Watch last verified

    From the verified CPSC data snapshot this site is built from.

Related recalls

Selected by shared brand or household-product category.