CPSC, Jade Products Inc. Announce Recall of Dynasty Gas Ranges

Recalled March 20, 2001 · CPSC recall 01108 · Jade Products

Hazard

The igniters are too far from the burners, which can cause a delayed ignition of gas. The large amount of gas released can cause fire to escape from the oven, putting consumers at risk of burn injuries and house fires.

Remedy

A remedy is no longer available for this recalled product. Stop using it and dispose of it.

Units

About 3,300

Incidents / injuries

Jade Products has received three reports of minor burn injuries when consumers have opened the oven door just as the gas ignited and flames escaped from the oven.

Description

The recalled Dynasty gas ranges are model numbers DGRSC and DGR(c), with serial numbers from 050198-A through 280200-Z. The serial plate, which contains the model and serial numbers, is located under the right burner grate support on model DGRSC, and under the left burner grate (on the left side wall) on model DGR(c). Consumers must remove the burner grill to see the serial plate. The range is 30, 36, 48, or 60 inches wide. "Dynasty" is printed on the lower right corner of the oven door.

What to do

A remedy is no longer available for this recalled product. Stop using it and dispose of it.

Contact

Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

Product

Dynasty gas ranges

Distributed by

Jade Products Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.

Retailers

Department and appliance stores sold these ranges nationwide, from January 1998 through February 2000, for between $2,900 and $8,900.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →