Recall #23-269 · Published August 31, 2023

Frigidaire Stainless-Steel 30-inch 4 Burner and 36-inch 5 Burner Gas Cooktops

Electrolux Group Recalls Frigidaire Gas Cooktops Due to Risk of Gas Leak, Fire Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Frigidaire Stainless-Steel 30-inch 4 Burner and 36-inch 5 Burner Gas Cooktops from Electrolux Home Products Inc. on August 31, 2023. CPSC identifies this hazard: Plastic control knobs with a black shaft on the cooktop can crack or break during use, posing a risk of gas leak, fire hazard. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cooktops, check for plastic control knobs with a black shaft and contact Electrolux Group for a free set of replacement knobs. Consumers can continue to use knobs with a chrome-colored shaft. The firm is contacting known purchasers directly.

Recalled Stainless Steel 30-inch 4 Burner Gas Cooktop
Recalled Stainless Steel 30-inch 4 Burner Gas Cooktop
Image: CPSC recall notice

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

FFGC3026SS36-INCHFFGC3626SS
Additional identifying details

The model number and serial number are located on a label on the underside of the unit.

Why it was recalled

Plastic control knobs with a black shaft on the cooktop can crack or break during use, posing a risk of gas leak, fire hazard.

Incidents and injuries

Electrolux has received 63 reports of the control knobs cracking or breaking, including one minor injury from a gas leak and one report of fire.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cooktops, check for plastic control knobs with a black shaft and contact Electrolux Group for a free set of replacement knobs. Consumers can continue to use knobs with a chrome-colored shaft. The firm is contacting known purchasers directly.

Remedy type: Replace

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina
Recall number
23-269
Units
About 215
Manufactured in
China, Thailand
Sold at / sales period
Lowe's, The Home Depot, and other independent appliance stores nationwide from March 2016 through April 2022 for about $1,000.
Importer
Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina

Frigidaire Stainless-Steel 30-inch 4 Burner and 36-inch 5 Burner Gas Cooktops

Recall contact information

Online at www.Cooktopknobrecall.com or online at www.Frigidaire.com and click "Recall Information" under the "Owner Support" tab at the top of the homepage or under Customer Service at the bottom of the homepage for more information or by phone at 800-314-3998 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET or via email at cooktopknobrecall@electrolux.com.

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

Publication and verification

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