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Electrolux Group Reannounces Recall of Frigidaire and Kenmore Electric Ranges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Recall#

24-235

Recall Date

May 16, 2024

Product Name

Frigidaire and Kenmore Smooth-top Freestanding Electric Ranges

Product Manufacturer

Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina United States

Units Affected

About 203,000 (The ranges were previously recalled in August 2009)

Recall Description

This recall reannouncement involves Frigidaire, Frigidaire Gallery, Frigidaire Professional, and Kenmore Elite smooth-top electric ranges. The smooth-top electric ranges have rear panel rotary knobs and digital displays. They were sold in the following colors: white, bisque, black and stainless steel. The brand name, model, and serial number for each unit are located on the frame of the drawer at the bottom of the unit when the drawer is opened.

The following models are included in the recall:

  • FEFBZ90GC*
  • FEFLMC55GC*
  • FEFLZ87GC*
  • GLEF396AB*
  • GLEF396AQ*
  • GLEF396AS*
  • GLEF396CQ*
  • GLEF396CS*
  • GLEFM397DB*
  • GLEFM397DQ*
  • GLEFM397DS*
  • GLEFM97FPB*
  • GLEFM97FPW*
  • GLEFM97GPB*
  • GLEFM97GPW*
  • LEEFM389FE*
  • PLEF398AC*
  • PLEF398CC*
  • PLEF398DC*
  • PLEFM399DC*
  • PLEFMZ99EC*
  • PLEFMZ99GC*
  • PLEFZ398EC*
  • PLEFZ398GC*
  • 790.990121*
  • 790.990131*
  • 790.990141*
  • 790.990191*

Serial Number Range

  • VF122xxxxx – VF936xxxxx

Possible Hazard

Depending on the model, the surface heating elements can: 1) turn on spontaneously without being switched on; 2) fail to turn off after being switched off; or 3) heat to different temperatures than selected. This poses fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Reported Incidents

Since the recall was announced in August 2009, Electrolux has received at least 212 reports of the ranges behaving erratically, including 14 reports of fires and eight reports of injuries involving burns to hands or arms, as well as smoke inhalation.

Remedy

Contact Electrolux or register online to participate in the recall. Based on the serial number, it will be determined if consumers have a range that can be repaired or not.   Consumers with impacted ranges should contact Electrolux for steps to avoid a burn injury, including not leaving anything on the range when it is not in use. If the range is repairable, a free inspection and repair will be scheduled. If the range is not repairable, consumers will receive a refund in the form of a $50 electronic gift card and reimbursement of up to $60 for the haul-away fee for their recalled range, once they have submitted proof of purchase of a new range and the haul-away fee paid. Electrolux may reimburse haul-away fees over $60 when consumers provide receipts or other documentation showing paid haul-away fees.

Retailers

Sears and independent appliance stores nationwide from June 2001 through August 2009 for between $1,000 and $2,500.

Information provided by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

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