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Product Recall Number: 09-333

Why was Certain Frigidaire and Kenmore Elite Smoothtop Electric Ranges recalled?

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 a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Certain Frigidaire and Kenmore Elite Smoothtop Electric Ranges
Here's product recall specific data for Certain Frigidaire and Kenmore Elite Smoothtop Electric Ranges.

  • Product Recall Number: 09-333

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2009-08-26

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Certain Frigidaire and Kenmore Elite Smoothtop Electric Ranges

  • Description: This recall involves Frigidaire, Frigidaire Gallery, Frigidaire Professional and Kenmore Elite smoothtop electric ranges with rotary knobs and digital displays. The following model and serial numbers are included in the recall:Frigidaire (Serial Number Range VF122xxxxx - VF831xxxxx) and Models Beginning with FEFBZ90GCFEFLMC55GCFEFLZ87GCGLEF396ABGLEF396AQGLEF396ASGLEF396CQGLEF396CSGLEFM397DBGLEFM397DQGLEFM397DSGLEFM97FPBGLEFM97FPWGLEFM97GPBGLEFM97GPWLEEFM389FEPLEF398ACPLEF398CCPLEF398DCPLEFM399DCPLEFMZ99ECPLEFMZ99GCPLEFZ398ECPLEFZ398GC Kenmore Elite (Serial Number Range VF122xxxxx - VF334xxxxx) and Models Beginning with 790.99012790.99013790.99014790.99019The model and serial number can be found by opening the range drawer at the base of the unit.

  • Hazard Description: 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 a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund, Repair

  • Units: About 200,000

  • Incidents: Frigidaire has received 126 reports of incidents, including four reports of minor burns and two reports of minor property damage.

  • Remedy: Contact Electrolux or register online to participate in the recall. Based on the serial number, it will be determined if consumers have a range that can be repaired or not. Consumers with impacted ranges should contact Electrolux for steps to avoid a burn injury, including not leaving anything on the range when it is not in use. If the range is repairable, a free inspection and repair will be scheduled. If the range is not repairable, consumers will receive a refund in the form of a $50 electronic gift card and reimbursement of up to $60 for the haul-away fee for their recalled range, once they have submitted proof of purchase of a new range and the haul-away fee paid. Electrolux may reimburse haul-away fees over $60 when consumers provide receipts or other documentation showing paid haul-away fees.

  • Sold At: Sears and other national chain and independent retailers nationwide from June 2001 through August 2009 for between $1,000 and $2,500.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Frigidaire, a division of Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Augusta, Ga.

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: None Listed

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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