CPSC recall · Reported May 21, 2015
Viking Range Recalls Gas Ranges Due to Burn Hazard
The ranges' ovens can turn on by themselves, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Viking Range LLC, of Greenwood, Miss. recalled This recall involves Viking Range freestanding gas ranges sold in stainless steel, black,….
Viking Range Recalls Gas Ranges Due to Burn Hazard was recalled by Viking Range LLC, of Greenwood, Miss. in May 21, 2015. Reason: The ranges' ovens can turn on by themselves, posing a burn hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact Viking Range to schedule a free in-home repair. Whil…. Verify recall #15144 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Viking Range LLC, of Greenwood, Miss. issued this CPSC recall-The ranges' ovens can turn on by themselves, posing a burn hazard to consumers..
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- agency class
- May 21, 2015
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15144 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.
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Product description
This recall involves Viking Range freestanding gas ranges sold in stainless steel, black, white and 21 different colors and finishes. The ranges were sold in various surface configurations: All burners or burners with griddle and/or grill. The ranges are about 36 inches tall to the top of the side trim, 30, 36, 48 or 60 inches wide and 24.5 inches deep to the end of the side panel. The model and serial numbers can be found on a label in one of three locations: On the bottom of the control panel above the door, on the front of the oven cavity below the control panel, or on the inside of the left side panel; which can be seen by removing the left front grate and burner bowl. Consumers should only search for the model and serial number when the range is not hot. Model and serial numbers beginning with the following are included in this recall: Model Numbers Serial Numbers VGIC306 All VGIC308 All VGIC366 All VGIC368 All VGIC486 All VGIC488 All VGIC530 All VGIC536 All VGCC530 From 040108 through 010313 VGCC536 From 110108 through 010913 VGCC548 From 020109 through 010913 VGCC560 From 050111 through 010313 VGSC530 From 063008 through 063014 VGSC536 From 113008 through 063014 VGSC548 From 030109 through 063014
Reason for recall
The ranges' ovens can turn on by themselves, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately contact Viking Range to schedule a free in-home repair. While waiting for a free repair, consumers can contact Viking Range for steps to avoid a burn injury.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 15144 |
| Date reported | May 21, 2015 |
| Date initiated | May 21, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Viking Range LLC, of Greenwood, Miss. |
| Affected scope | About 52,000 in the U.S. and about 8,300 in Canada |
| 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 contact Viking Range to schedule a free in-home repair. While waiting for a free repair, consumers c…
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- 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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