The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·10E035000·Announced 2010-08-10

Suburban Recalls Gas Cook Stoves Due to Potential Gas Leak Risk

Suburban Manufacturing is recalling gas cook stoves with sealed burners and ovens manufactured between November 2009 and July 2010. An aluminum gas tube may break, causing a leak that could lead to a flash or 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 gas leak that can cause a flash or fire, which constitutes a significant injury/property-damage risk under the NHTSA rubric for vehicle-related equipment.

Plain-English summary

Suburban Manufacturing Co is recalling certain gas cook stoves with sealed burners and ovens. These units were manufactured from November 2, 2009, through July 31, 2010. The stoves were sold as aftermarket equipment and as originally installed equipment on various recreational vehicles.

The defect involves an aluminum tube that carries LP gas from the oven control valve to the gas orifice supplying the burner. This tube may break, resulting in a gas leak. A gas leak in the area of the oven pilot can cause a flash when the gas ignites and would cause a fire if the oven valve is not properly turned off.

Suburban will notify owners of record who purchased the equipment as aftermarket and will repair the units free of charge. For units installed as original equipment, Suburban will notify the vehicle manufacturers to coordinate owner notification and the free remedy. Owners may contact Suburban at 1-423-775-2131 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
SUBURBAN MANUFACTURING CO
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
491

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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