CPSC recall 16-759, announced July 26, 2016, covers Electrolux Home Products Electric wall ovens (about 1,000 units). The thermal switch on the ovens can malfunction due to improper manufacturing, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ovens and contact Electrolux or Transform for Kenmore brand products to schedule a free inspection and free repair. Recall contact: call 888-360-8556 or (800) 659-7026, or email web.productrecall@frigidaire.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves Frigidaire and Kenmore-branded electric single and double wall ovens made by Electrolux. They were sold in black, white or stainless steel. The single ovens measure about 24 inches wide, 32 inches tall and 25 inches deep. The double ovens measure about 24 inches wide, 51 inches tall and 25 inches deep. "Kenmore" or "Frigidaire" is printed below the oven window. The model and serial numbers are located on the left side trim on the inside of the oven. The following model and serial numbers are included in this recall: Brand Product Model Serial Numbers Frigidaire 24" Electric Manual and Self Cleaning Wall Ovens FFEW2415QWA AF61206467 FFEW2425QSA AF61205416 Kenmore 790.40253410 AF60908622 through AF61207264 790.40259410 AF61106873 through AF61106888 790.40279410 AF61107422 through AF61107457 790.40282410 AF61301902 and AF61301928 790.40283410 AF61106898 through AF61208367 790.40289410 AF61200994 through AF61208403
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The thermal switch on the ovens can malfunction due to improper manufacturing, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ovens and contact Electrolux or Transform for Kenmore brand products to schedule a free inspection and free repair. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
- Product type
- Ranges & stoves, Wall ovens
- Recall number
- 16-759
- Units
- About 1,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Frigidaire ovens were sold by Knie Appliance & TV, Inc., in Illinois from March 2016 through April 2016 for between $1,000 and $1,400. Kenmore ovens were sold exclusively at Sears stores nationwide and online at www.sears.com from March 2016 through April 2016 for between $1,400 and $2,100.
Electric wall ovens
CPSC product type: Ranges and Ovens
Recall contact information
Consumers who purchased a Frigidaire oven should contact Electrolux toll-free at 888-360-8556 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday or via email at web.productrecall@frigidaire.com. Consumers who purchased a Kenmore oven should call contact Transform for Kenmore brand products at (800) 659-7026 during the hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
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