The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·23269·Announced 2023-08-31

Frigidaire Gas Cooktops Recalled for Gas Leak and Fire Hazard

Electrolux Group is recalling about 215 Frigidaire gas cooktops because plastic control knobs with black shafts can crack or break during use, creating a risk of gas leak and fire. Electrolux has received 63 reports of cracking or breaking, including one minor injury from a gas leak and one report of fire.

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 structural defect (cracking control knobs) that poses risk of gas leak and fire. Electrolux has received one report of fire and one report of minor injury from a gas leak, meeting the rubric criterion for Severe severity (reported injury/fire and significant property-damage risk).

Plain-English summary

Electrolux Home Products Inc. is recalling all Frigidaire Stainless-Steel 30-inch 4 Burner Gas Cooktops (model FFGC3026SS) and Frigidaire Stainless-Steel 36-inch 5 Burner Gas Cooktops (model FFGC3626SS) with control knobs featuring black shafts. The recalled units total approximately 215 units.

The plastic control knobs with black shafts can crack or break during use, posing a risk of gas leak and fire hazard. Electrolux has received 63 reports of the control knobs cracking or breaking, including one minor injury from a gas leak and one report of fire.

These cooktops were sold at Lowe's, The Home Depot, and other independent appliance stores nationwide from March 2016 through April 2022 for approximately $1,000. The model number and serial number are located on a label on the underside of the unit. Consumers can verify whether their cooktop is included in the recall by visiting www.cooktopknobrecall.com and entering the model and serial number.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cooktops and check for plastic control knobs with a black shaft. Cooktops with chrome-colored shaft knobs are safe to use. Electrolux will provide free replacement knobs. Consumers can contact Electrolux at 800-314-3998 (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET), online at www.Cooktopknobrecall.com or www.Frigidaire.com, or via email at [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
Frigidaire Stainless-Steel 30-inch 4 Burner and 36-inch 5 Burner Gas Cooktops
Manufacturer
Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina
Category
Consumer Product — Appliance / Cooktop
Hazard
  • gas-leak
  • fire
  • burn-injury
Affected units
215

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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