Electrolux Recalls Kenmore Elite Ranges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Sears

The burner flame can go out while the gas is turned on. This can allow gas to escape and poses fire and burn hazards.

Recall #: 15143
Affected scope: About 250

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Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.c. recalled This recall involves Sears Kenmore stainless steel slide-in ranges with gas cooktops and ….

Electrolux Recalls Kenmore Elite Ranges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at… was recalled by Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.c. in May 20, 2015. Reason: The burner flame can go out while the gas is turned on. This can allow gas to escape and poses fire and burn …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the ranges and contact Sears for a free inspectio…. Verify recall #15143 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.c. issued this CPSC recall-The burner flame can go out while the gas is turned on. This can allow gas to escape and poses fire and burn ….

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agency class: May 20, 2015
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15143 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

This recall involves Sears Kenmore stainless steel slide-in ranges with gas cooktops and electric ovens. Model number 790.42603xxx with serial numbers ranging from AF42500601 through AF43000916 and model number 790.42613xxx with serial numbers ranging from AF42500541 through AF43103647 are included. The model and serial numbers are located on the inside frame of the range door on the left side. Kenmore Elite is printed on the front of the oven door.

Reason for recall

The burner flame can go out while the gas is turned on. This can allow gas to escape and poses fire and burn hazards.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the ranges and contact Sears for a free inspection and free 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	15143
Date reported	May 20, 2015
Date initiated	May 20, 2015
Recalling firm	Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.c.
Affected scope	About 250
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 ranges and contact Sears for a free inspection and free repair.

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

The burner flame can go out while the gas is turned on. This can allow gas to escape and poses fire and burn hazards.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the ranges and contact Sears for a free inspection and free repair.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 20, 2015. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 15143.

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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