The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23E002000·Announced 2023-01-16

Suburban SDS2 Cooktops Recalled for Potential Gas Leak and Fire Risk

Suburban is recalling SDS2 2-Burner Drop-in Cooktops because internal aluminum burner tubes may fracture, causing a gas leak that could lead to fire.

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 (gas leak/fire) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Suburban Manufacturing Co is recalling certain SDS2 2-Burner Drop-in Cooktops with part numbers 3031AST and 3032AST. The recall affects 28,536 units. The defect involves internal aluminum burner tubes that connect to the gas valves, which may fracture and cause a gas leak.

A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall 22E-035.

Dealers will install a regulator support bracket in unsold vehicles. For sold units, the remedy includes inspecting the burner tubes and repairing or replacing the cooktop as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 13, 2023. Owners may contact Suburban customer service at 1-866-645-0658 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP recall
Manufacturer
Suburban Manufacturing CO
Category
Consumer Product — Appliance
Hazard
Affected units
28,536

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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