Viking 5 Series Freestanding Gas Ranges recall 22-082

Viking 5 Series Freestanding Gas Ranges

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

CPSC published a recall notice for Viking 5 Series Freestanding Gas Ranges from Viking 5 Series Freestanding on February 16, 2022. CPSC identifies this 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. The official remedy states: 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.

What to check on the product label

Compare every letter, number, space, and suffix. A similar-looking product may not be included in this recall.

Affected model numbers

VGIC53024BVGIC53024BWHLP

Additional identifying details

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.

Why it was 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.

Incidents and injuries

None reported

Official remedy

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.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Brand: Viking 5 Series Freestanding
Manufacturer: Viking Range LLC, of Greenwood, Miss.
Recall number: 22-082
Units: About 3,050
Manufactured in: United States
Sold at / sales period: ABT, Ferguson, Best Buy, Pacific Sales, PC Richard & Son and other stores nationwide from August 2021 through December 2021 for between $5,220 and $19,300.