Product Recall Number: 05-050
Why was Jenn-Air Downdraft Gas Cooktops recalled?
The recalled cooktops have switches located too close to the gas tubing leading to the grill burner. Electrical arcing can cause the tubing to leak gas and ignite, resulting in a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 05-050
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2004-11-16
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Jenn-Air Downdraft Gas Cooktops
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa is voluntarily recalling about 1,170 Jenn-Air downdraft gas cooktops. The recalled cooktops have switches located too close to the gas tubing leading to the grill burner. Electrical arcing can cause the tubing to leak gas and ignite, resulting in a fire hazard to consumers.Name of product: Jenn-Air Downdraft Gas CooktopsUnits: About 1,170Manufacturer: Maytag Corp., of Newton, IowaHazard: The recalled cooktops have switches located too close to the gas tubing leading to the grill burner. Electrical arcing can cause the tubing to leak gas and ignite, resulting in a fire hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Maytag has received four reports of cooktops catching fire during use as a result of a gas leak. There have been no reports of injuries.Description: The recall includes built-in Jenn-Air model JGD8348CDP downdraft gas cooktops. They have serial numbers xxxxxxxEA through xxxxxxxER. The cooktops were manufactured by Maytag between January 1, 2004 and September 17, 2004. The model name and serial number are printed on a label on the vent fan housing, which is visible in the cabinet under the cooktop.Sold at: Appliance stores nationwide from January 2004 through September 2004 for about $2,000.Manufactured in: U.S.Remedy: Customers who have purchased one of these recalled cooktops should contact Maytag to schedule a free, in-home repair. Consumers should stop using the grill or burners activated by the two left hand controls until the repair is completed. The center and right hand burners can be used.Consumer Contact: Contact Maytag Corp. at (888) 330-3810 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.maytag.com.
Hazard Description: The recalled cooktops have switches located too close to the gas tubing leading to the grill burner. Electrical arcing can cause the tubing to leak gas and ignite, resulting in a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 1,170
Incidents: Maytag has received four reports of cooktops catching fire during use as a result of a gas leak. There have been no reports of injuries.
Remedy: Customers who have purchased one of these recalled cooktops should contact Maytag to schedule a free, in-home repair. Consumers should stop using the grill or burners activated by the two left hand controls until the repair is completed. The center and right hand burners can be used.
Sold At: Appliance stores nationwide from January 2004 through September 2004 for about $2,000.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed