The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·01236·Announced 2001-09-26

Amana Big Oven gas ranges recalled for carbon monoxide and burn risks

Maytag Corp. is recalling about 50,000 Amana Big Oven gas ranges because they can emit high levels of carbon monoxide and cause hot storage drawers during broil and self-clean modes.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (carbon monoxide emission and burn risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Maytag Corp. of Newton, Iowa, is recalling about 50,000 Amana Big Oven gas ranges. The recall involves 30-inch self-clean gas ranges with specific model and serial numbers, including ACF3315A, ACF3335A, and ACF3375A. These ranges were sold at appliance and retail stores nationwide from May 2000 through July 2001 for between $600 and $850.

The recalled ranges can emit high levels of carbon monoxide (CO) during broil and self-clean modes, presenting a potential for CO poisoning. Additionally, the temperature of the storage drawer can become extremely high during these modes, presenting a risk of burn injuries. Maytag has received one report of the storage drawer temperature becoming extremely high, but no injuries have been reported. The ranges are safe to use for baking and for cooking on the surface burners.

Consumers should stop using the self-clean or broil functions of the ranges immediately. They should call Amana toll-free at (800) 544-2538 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday to arrange an in-home inspection and free repair. The model and serial numbers can be located by opening the storage drawer and looking at the tag on either the left or the right side.

The recalled product

Product
Amana Big Oven gas ranges
Manufacturer
Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa
Category
Consumer Product — Gas Ranges
Hazard
Affected units
50,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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