The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·05050·Announced 2004-11-17

Jenn-Air Downdraft Gas Cooktops Recalled for Fire Hazard

Maytag is recalling about 1,170 Jenn-Air downdraft gas cooktops because electrical arcing can cause gas leaks and fires. Consumers should stop using specific burners until repaired.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with four reported incidents of cooktops catching fire, which meets the rubric criteria for 'Severe' (significant injury/property-damage reports or high-risk fire hazards).

Plain-English summary

Maytag Corp. is recalling approximately 1,170 built-in Jenn-Air model JGD8348CDP downdraft gas cooktops. The recall involves units manufactured between January 1, 2004, and September 17, 2004, and sold at appliance stores nationwide for about $2,000. The model name and serial number are located on a label on the vent fan housing in the cabinet under the cooktop.

The recalled cooktops have switches located too close to the gas tubing leading to the grill burner. This proximity allows electrical arcing to cause the tubing to leak gas, which can ignite and result in a fire hazard. Maytag has received four reports of cooktops catching fire during use due to this gas leak, but there have been no reports of injuries.

Consumers should stop using the grill or the burners activated by the two left-hand controls until the repair is completed. The center and right-hand burners can continue to be used. Customers should contact Maytag at (888) 330-3810 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit www.maytag.com to schedule a free, in-home repair.

The recalled product

Product
Jenn-Air Downdraft Gas Cooktops
Manufacturer
Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa
Category
Consumer Product — Kitchen Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
1,170

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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