Kenmore Wall Ovens Recalled for Fire and Burn Hazards

Plain-English summary

Frigidaire Canada, a sister company of Electrolux Home Products Inc., is recalling approximately 7,500 Kenmore 24-inch-wide gas and propane wall-mounted ovens. The affected self-cleaning ovens were sold in white, black, bisque, and stainless steel. These units were sold at Sears, Sears Hardware, Kmart, and the great indoors stores nationwide, as well as on Sears.com, from September 2004 through October 2007 for between $760 and $1,150.

The recall is due to a hazard where gas can build up in the oven cavity during extended broiling. When the oven door is opened, this gas can escape, posing a burn and possible fire hazard to consumers. Electrolux has received 16 reports of incidents involving gas build-up, including flames escaping from the oven door, burns to the hands and face, and singed hair.

Consumers should immediately stop using the "broil" feature on the recalled ovens and contact Transform for Kenmore branded products to schedule a free repair. Consumers may continue to use the "bake" feature. The model and serial numbers of the affected ovens can be found on the frame on the left side of the oven cavity. Affected model numbers include 790.30472400, 790.30473400, 790.30473401, 790.30474400, and 790.30479400, with serial numbers ranging from NF401xxxxx through NF610xxxxx.

The recalled product

Product

Kenmore Wall Ovens

Manufacturer

Frigidaire Canada, a sister company of Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio

Category

Consumer Product — Kitchen Appliances

Hazard

• fire
• burn-injury

Affected units

7,500

Distribution

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