The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·98042·Announced 1997-12-11

White Consolidated Recalls Frigidaire, Tappan, Gibson, and White-Westinghouse Gas Ranges

White Consolidated Industries is recalling about 23,000 gas ranges because damaged oven burner assemblies could allow gas to flow into the home, posing a fire or explosion risk.

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 risk of fire or explosion due to gas leaks, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

White Consolidated Industries Inc. of Cleveland, Ohio, is recalling approximately 23,000 gas ranges in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall involves Frigidaire, Tappan, White-Westinghouse, and Gibson gas ranges that feature pilotless ignition but do not have a self-clean cycle. The specific units have 10-digit model and serial numbers, which are located under the range top cover on the left wall or in the oven or broiler drawer on the right side.

The recall is necessary because the oven burner assemblies could have been damaged during shipment or delivery. A damaged assembly can allow gas to flow into the home, which could cause a fire or an explosion. White Consolidated Industries has received 14 reports of gas leaks linked to damaged burner assemblies. There have been no reports of fire or explosion, and no injuries have been reported.

These gas ranges were sold at major department and appliance stores nationwide from June 1997 to October 1997 for between $200 and $450. Consumers should stop using the gas range oven immediately. To schedule a free inspection, service, and repair, consumers should call Frigidaire at (800) 724-7519 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday, or write to Frigidaire at 6000 Perimeter Drive, Dublin, OH 43017. If consumers smell gas or hear a gas leak, they should immediately turn off the oven, open a window or door, and call the gas company.

The recalled product

Product
Frigidaire gas ranges
Manufacturer
White Consolidated
Category
Consumer Product — Gas Ranges
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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