The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·99164·Announced 1999-08-31

Amana Recalls Gas Ranges Due to Premature Oven Door Unlocking

Amana is recalling about 5,000 gas-fueled down-draft ranges because the oven locking mechanism could unlock prematurely during self-cleaning, posing a burn risk.

What this means for you

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-harm product (burn injury) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Amana Appliances is recalling approximately 5,000 gas-fueled, down-draft ranges in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall involves slide-in models with model numbers AGDS901E and AGDS901WW, which were sold nationwide in black or white from October 1995 to July 1999 for between $1,500 and $1,600.

The hazard exists because the oven locking mechanism could unlock prematurely during the self-clean cycle, allowing the oven door to be opened while the interior is at high temperatures. This condition could result in burn injuries to consumers. Amana has not received any reports of injuries associated with these ranges, and the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of harm.

Consumers with these ranges should not use the self-cleaning feature but may continue to use the ranges for cooking. Affected consumers should contact Amana to arrange a free service call to replace the self-clean locking mechanism. The model number is located on the left side of the range below the oven and behind the utility drawer.

The recalled product

Product
Amana gas-fueled down-draft ranges
Manufacturer
Amana
Category
Consumer Product — Kitchen Appliances
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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