Electrolux Group Reannounces Recall of Frigidaire and Kenmore Electric Ranges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Multiple Fires and Injuries Reported
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2024-05-16 · 24235
Hazards
Depending on the model, the surface heating elements can: 1) turn on spontaneously without being switched on; 2) fail to turn off after being switched off; or 3) heat to different temperatures than selected. This poses fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Recall
Number
24235
Date
2024-05-16
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Frigidaire and Kenmore Smooth-top Freestanding Electric Ranges
Remedies
Options
Refund; Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina
Retailer(s)
Sears and independent appliance stores nationwide from June 2001 through August 2009 for between $1,000 and $2,500.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
This recall reannouncement involves Frigidaire, Frigidaire Gallery, Frigidaire Professional, and Kenmore Elite smooth-top electric ranges. The smooth-top electric ranges have rear panel rotary knobs and digital displays. They were sold in the following colors: white, bisque, black and stainless steel. The brand name, model, and serial number for each unit are located on the frame of the drawer at the bottom of the unit when the drawer is opened. The following models and serial numbers are included in the recall: Rose Pink, Light Pink, Pure White, Falcon Gray and Green Mist, with Light Blue, Navy, Peacock Blue, Gray Frigidaire Models Model Numbers FEFBZ90GC* FEFLMC55GC* FEFLZ87GC* GLEF396AB* GLEF396AQ* GLEF396AS* GLEF396CQ* GLEF396CS* GLEFM397DB* GLEFM397DQ* GLEFM397DS* GLEFM97FPB* GLEFM97FPW* GLEFM97GPB* GLEFM97GPW* LEEFM389FE* PLEF398AC* PLEF398CC* PLEF398DC* PLEFM399DC* PLEFMZ99EC* PLEFMZ99GC* PLEFZ398EC* PLEFZ398GC* Frigidaire Serial Numbers Serial Number Range VF122xxxxx - VF334xxxxx Kenmore Elite Models Model Numbers 790.990121* 790.990131* 790.990141* 790.990191* Kenmore Elite Serial Numbers Serial Number Range VF122xxxxx - VF334xxxxx