The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·02022·Announced 2001-10-18

Wolf and Wolf Gourmet Gas Ranges Recalled for Delayed Ignition Risk

Wolf Range Co. and Wolf Appliance Co. are recalling about 15,000 residential gas ranges because delayed ignition in ovens and broilers can cause burns and fires.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 fire and burn injuries with reported minor injuries (singed eyebrows), fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where significant injury or death has not been reported.

Plain-English summary

Wolf Range Co. Inc. and Wolf Appliance Co. LLC are recalling approximately 15,000 Wolf® and Wolf Gourmet® residential gas ranges. The affected units are 30-inch, 36-inch, 48-inch, and 60-inch natural gas and LP ranges sold nationwide from January 1996 through June 2001. The ranges were sold by kitchen designers and appliance stores for prices ranging from about $2,000 for 30-inch models to about $12,000 for 60-inch units.

The recall is due to a risk of delayed ignition in the ovens and broilers, which can put consumers at risk of burn injuries and fires. The companies are aware of three incidents involving delayed ignition, including two reports of consumers getting their eyebrows singed.

Consumers should immediately stop using the oven and broiler on these units and call to arrange for a free in-home repair. Those who purchased the range before January 1, 2000, should call Wolf Range Co. toll-free at (866) 674-3554. Those who purchased on or after January 1, 2000, should call Wolf Appliance Co. toll-free at (800) 332-9513. Consumers unsure of their purchase date can call either number for assistance.

The recalled product

Product
Wolf® and Wolf Gourmet® residential gas ranges
Manufacturer
Wolf Range Co. Inc., of Compton, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
15,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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