Recall #16-759 · Published July 26, 2016

Electric wall ovens

Frigidaire and Kenmore Wall Ovens Recalled by Electrolux Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

CPSC published a recall notice for Electric wall ovens from Electrolux Home Products Inc. on July 26, 2016. CPSC identifies this hazard: The thermal switch on the ovens can malfunction due to improper manufacturing, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ovens and contact Electrolux or Transform for Kenmore brand products to schedule a free inspection and free repair. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Kenmore wall oven (stainless steel)
Kenmore wall oven (stainless steel)
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Why it was recalled

The thermal switch on the ovens can malfunction due to improper manufacturing, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Incidents and injuries

None reported

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ovens and contact Electrolux or Transform for Kenmore brand products to schedule a free inspection and free repair. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
Recall number
16-759
Units
About 1,000
Manufactured in
United States
Sold at / sales period
Frigidaire ovens were sold by Knie Appliance & TV, Inc., in Illinois from March 2016 through April 2016 for between $1,000 and $1,400. Kenmore ovens were sold exclusively at Sears stores nationwide and online at www.sears.com from March 2016 through April 2016 for between $1,400 and $2,100.

Electric wall ovens

CPSC product type: Ranges and Ovens

Recall contact information

Consumers who purchased a Frigidaire oven should contact Electrolux toll-free at 888-360-8556 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday or via email at web.productrecall@frigidaire.com. Consumers who purchased a Kenmore oven should call contact Transform for Kenmore brand products at (800) 659-7026 during the hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

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