CPSC recall · Reported May 20, 2008
Frigidaire Canada Recalls Kenmore Wall Ovens Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
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.
Frigidaire Canada, a sister company of Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio recalled This recall involves Kenmore 24-inch-wide gas and propane, wall-mounted ovens. The self-c….
Frigidaire Canada Recalls Kenmore Wall Ovens Due to Fire and Burn Hazards was recalled by Frigidaire Canada, a sister company of Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio in May 20, 2008. Reason: During extended broiling, gas can build in the oven cavity and escape when the oven door is opened. This pose…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the "broil" feature on recalled ovens and contact…. Verify recall #08573 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Frigidaire Canada, a sister company of Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio issued this CPSC recall-During extended broiling, gas can build in the oven cavity and escape when the oven door is opened. This pose….
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- May 20, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08573 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.
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Product 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
Reason for recall
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, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08573 |
| Date reported | May 20, 2008 |
| Date initiated | May 20, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Frigidaire Canada, a sister company of Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio |
| Affected scope | About 7,500 |
| 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 "broil" feature on recalled ovens and contact Transform for Kenmore branded products …
- Check the recall number (08573) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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