Recall #05-050 · Published November 17, 2004

Jenn-Air Downdraft Gas Cooktops

CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall of Jenn-Air Gas Cooktops

CPSC published a recall notice for Jenn-Air Downdraft Gas Cooktops from Jenn-Air Downdraft Gas on November 17, 2004. CPSC identifies this hazard: The recalled cooktops have switches located too close to the gas tubing leading to the grill burner. Electrical arcing can cause the tubing to leak gas and ignite, resulting in a fire hazard to consumers. The official remedy states: Customers who have purchased one of these recalled cooktops should contact Maytag to schedule a free, in-home repair. Consumers should stop using the grill or burners activated by the two left hand controls until the repair is completed. The center and right hand burners can be used.

Recalled Jenn-Air Downdraft Gas Cooktop
Recalled Jenn-Air Downdraft Gas Cooktop
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Affected model numbers

JGD8348CDP
Additional identifying details

The model name and serial number are printed on a label on the vent fan housing, which is visible in the cabinet under the cooktop.

Why it was recalled

The recalled cooktops have switches located too close to the gas tubing leading to the grill burner. Electrical arcing can cause the tubing to leak gas and ignite, resulting in a fire hazard to consumers.

Incidents and injuries

Maytag has received four reports of cooktops catching fire during use as a result of a gas leak. There have been no reports of injuries.

Official remedy

Customers who have purchased one of these recalled cooktops should contact Maytag to schedule a free, in-home repair. Consumers should stop using the grill or burners activated by the two left hand controls until the repair is completed. The center and right hand burners can be used.

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa
Recall number
05-050
Units
About 1,170
Manufactured in
United States
Sold at / sales period
Appliance stores nationwide from January 2004 through September 2004 for about $2,000.

Jenn-Air Downdraft Gas Cooktops

CPSC product type: Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves

Recall contact information

Contact Maytag Corp. at (888) 330-3810 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.maytag.com

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