CPSC, Wolf Range Co. Inc. and Wolf Appliance Co. LLC Announce Recall of Gas Ranges

Delayed ignition of gas in the ovens and broilers can put consumers at risk of burn injuries and fires.

Recall #: 02022
Affected scope: About 15,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Wolf Range Co. Inc., of Compton, Calif. recalled These gas ranges were sold under the Wolf® and Wolf Gourmet® brand names, which are writt….

CPSC, Wolf Range Co. Inc. and Wolf Appliance Co. LLC Announce Recall of Gas Ranges was recalled by Wolf Range Co. Inc., of Compton, Calif. in October 18, 2001. Reason: Delayed ignition of gas in the ovens and broilers can put consumers at risk of burn injuries and fires.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the oven and broiler on these units and call to a…. Verify recall #02022 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Wolf Range Co. Inc., of Compton, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-Delayed ignition of gas in the ovens and broilers can put consumers at risk of burn injuries and fires..

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agency class: October 18, 2001
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02022 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

These gas ranges were sold under the Wolf® and Wolf Gourmet® brand names, which are written on the front of the ranges. These are 30-inch, 36-inch, 48-inch, and 60-inch natural gas and LP ranges with the following serial numbers: 60-10000000 through 60-1099999 and 11000957 through 11006106. In most units, the serial number is located on the left side of the range beneath the removable burner pan on the range top. On some 48-inch models, the serial number is located in the same area on the right side. The ranges were either stainless steel or black steel.

Reason for recall

Delayed ignition of gas in the ovens and broilers can put consumers at risk of burn injuries and fires.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the oven and broiler on these units and call to arrange for a free in-home repair.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	02022
Date reported	October 18, 2001
Date initiated	October 18, 2001
Recalling firm	Wolf Range Co. Inc., of Compton, Calif.
Affected scope	About 15,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the oven and broiler on these units and call to arrange for a free in-home repair.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Delayed ignition of gas in the ovens and broilers can put consumers at risk of burn injuries and fires.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the oven and broiler on these units and call to arrange for a free in-home repair.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 18, 2001. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 02022.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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