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CPSC recall · Reported February 16, 2022

Viking Range Recalls Freestanding Gas Ranges Due to Risk of Gas Leak and Fire Hazard

The rigid gas tubing can separate at the joint to the bake, broil and griddle burners, posing a risk of a gas leak and fire hazard when these burners are in operation.

Recall #
22082
Affected scope
About 3,050
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Viking Range LLC, of Greenwood, Miss. recalled This recall involves Viking Range Freestanding 5 Series Gas Ranges (models VGR and VGIC) ….

Viking Range Recalls Freestanding Gas Ranges Due to Risk of Gas Leak and Fire Hazard was recalled by Viking Range LLC, of Greenwood, Miss. in February 16, 2022. Reason: The rigid gas tubing can separate at the joint to the bake, broil and griddle burners, posing a risk of a gas…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the bake, broil and griddle functions to avoid a …. Verify recall #22082 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Viking Range LLC, of Greenwood, Miss. issued this CPSC recall-The rigid gas tubing can separate at the joint to the bake, broil and griddle burners, posing a risk of a gas….

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #22082 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 Viking Range Freestanding 5 Series Gas Ranges (models VGR and VGIC) manufactured between August 10, 2021 and December 1, 2021 and sold in stainless steel, white, and 14 other contemporary colors, which can be found at www.vikingincolor.com/the-contemporary-colors. The ranges were sold in various surface configurations including all burners or burners with griddle and/or grill. Units with model numbers and the following prefixes and serial numbers beginning with the following date codes are included in this recall: Model Numbers Serial Number Date Codes VGR5304B From 081021 to 120121 VGR5366B From 081021 to 120121 VGR5364G From 081021 to 120121 VGR5488B From 081021 to 120121 VGR5486G From 081021 to 120121 VGR5606GQ From 090221 to 120121 VGIC53024B From 081021 to 120121 VGIC53626B From 081021 to 120121 The model number for each unit is followed by a two-letter abbreviation that indicates the color of the unit. All colors, burner configurations, and gas types designated at the end of the model number are included. For example, base model VGIC53024B may include white units set for propane which would be VGIC53024BWHLP. The first six numeric characters in the serial number represent the manufacturing date. For example, a range with serial number 082421C10019872 was produced August 24, 2021. The model and serial numbers can be found on a label in one of three locations: On the left side panel under the left front grate support/burner bowl, on the front of the oven cavity face frame below the control panel, or on the bottom of the control panel above the door. Consumers should not search for the model and serial number when the range is hot.

Reason for recall

The rigid gas tubing can separate at the joint to the bake, broil and griddle burners, posing a risk of a gas leak and fire hazard when these burners are in operation.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the bake, broil and griddle functions to avoid a risk of gas leak and contact Viking Range to arrange for a free repair by an Authorized Service Provider. Consumers can continue to use only the top surface burners of the range. Surface burners are those covered by the cooking grates on the top surface of the range. The griddle and ovens should not be operated.

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 22082
Date reported February 16, 2022
Date initiated February 16, 2022
Recalling firm Viking Range LLC, of Greenwood, Miss.
Affected scope About 3,050
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 bake, broil and griddle functions to avoid a risk of gas leak and contact Viking Rang…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves Viking Range Freestanding 5 Series Gas Ranges (models VGR and VGIC) manufactured between August 10, 2021 and December 1, 2021 and sold in stainless steel, white, and 14 other contemporary colors, which can be found at www.vikingincolor.com/the-contemporary-colors. The ranges were sold in various surface configurations including all burners or burners with griddle and/or grill. Units with model numbers and the following prefixes and serial numbers beginning with the following date codes are included in this recall: Model Numbers Serial Number Date Codes VGR5304B From 081021 to 120121 VGR5366B From 081021 to 120121 VGR5364G From 081021 to 120121 VGR5488B From 081021 to 120121 VGR5486G From 081021 to 120121 VGR5606GQ From 090221 to 120121 VGIC53024B From 081021 to 120121 VGIC53626B From 081021 to 120121 The model number for each unit is followed by a two-letter abbreviation that indicates the color of the unit. All colors, burner configurations, and gas types designated at the end of the model number are included. For example, base model VGIC53024B may include white units set for propane which would be VGIC53024BWHLP. The first six numeric characters in the serial number represent the manufacturing date. For example, a range with serial number 082421C10019872 was produced August 24, 2021. The model and serial numbers can be found on a label in one of three locations: On the left side panel under the left front grate support/burner bowl, on the front of the oven cavity face frame below the control panel, or on the bottom of the control panel above the door. Consumers should not search for the model and serial number when the range is hot.. Recalled by Viking Range LLC, of Greenwood, Miss.. Units affected: About 3,050.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The rigid gas tubing can separate at the joint to the bake, broil and griddle burners, posing a risk of a gas leak and fire hazard when these burners are in operation.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the bake, broil and griddle functions to avoid a risk of gas leak and contact Viking Range to arrange for a free repair by an Authorized Service Provider. Consumers can continue to use only the top surface burners of the range. Surface burners are those covered by the cooking grates on the top surface of the range. The griddle and ovens should not be operated.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 16, 2022. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 22082.
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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