Electrolux Recalls Frigidaire and Kenmore Wall Ovens Due to Fire Hazard
Electrolux is recalling about 1,000 Frigidaire and Kenmore electric wall ovens because a malfunctioning thermal switch poses a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
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 fire hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product, but the source explicitly states that no injuries or property damage have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
Electrolux Home Products Inc. is recalling approximately 1,000 Frigidaire and Kenmore-branded electric single and double wall ovens. The ovens were sold in black, white, or stainless steel. The recall is due to a manufacturing defect where the thermal switch can malfunction, posing a fire hazard to consumers. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
The affected Frigidaire ovens were sold by Knie Appliance & TV, Inc., in Illinois from March 2016 through April 2016 for between $1,000 and $1,400. The affected Kenmore ovens were sold exclusively at Sears stores nationwide and online at www.sears.com from March 2016 through April 2016 for between $1,400 and $2,100. Specific model and serial numbers are listed in the official recall notice.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ovens and contact Electrolux or Transform for Kenmore brand products to schedule a free inspection and repair. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly. Consumers who purchased a Frigidaire oven should contact Electrolux toll-free at 888-360-8556 or via email at [email protected]. Consumers who purchased a Kenmore oven should contact Transform for Kenmore brand products at (800) 659-7026.
The recalled product
- Product
- Electric wall ovens
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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