The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·03099·Announced 2003-03-27

Maytag Gemini Gas Ranges Recalled for Fire and Burn Hazard

Maytag is recalling about 23,000 Gemini Gas Ranges because a delayed ignition flashback fire in the upper oven poses a fire and burn hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in a gas appliance that poses a fire hazard, and the source explicitly reports three minor burn injuries, meeting the criteria for 'significant injury' reports.

Plain-English summary

Maytag Corp. is recalling approximately 23,000 Maytag Gemini Gas Ranges sold nationwide from July 2002 through February 2003. The recall involves free-standing ranges with separate upper and lower ovens, available in white, black, bisque, and stainless finishes. The specific model number is MGR6772, and affected units have serial numbers with alpha characters AJ through AX or CA through CC, located on a flip-up tag behind the upper left corner of the control panel.

The recall is due to a risk of delayed ignition flashback fire in the upper oven, which poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers. Maytag has received nine reports of flashback fires, including three minor burn injuries and incidents where consumers suffered singed hair or clothing.

Consumers should immediately stop using the upper oven self-clean and broil features and should not use the upper oven simultaneously with the lower oven. To arrange for a free in-home repair by an authorized Maytag Customer Service contractor, consumers should contact Maytag at (866) 580-9177 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.maytag.com.

The recalled product

Product
Maytag Gemini Gas Ranges
Manufacturer
Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa
Category
Consumer Product — Kitchen Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
23,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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