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

Recalled May 20, 2008 · CPSC recall 08573 · Frigidaire Canada

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.

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.

Units

About 7,500

Incidents / 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.

Description

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

What to do

Contact

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.

Product

Kenmore Wall Ovens

Manufacturer(s)

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

Retailers

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.

Made in

Canada

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