CPSC Recall in 2006: Petters Consumer Brands, LLC Recalls Sunbeam Gas Ranges after Two Incidents of Scorched Floors

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Petters Consumer Brands, LLC, of Minnetonka, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 3,600 Sunbeam Gas Ranges. These ranges lack an adequate heat shield, and can cause scorching of certain flooring materials directly under the appliance.Name of Product: Sunbeam Gas RangeUnits: About 3,600Importer and Distributor: Petters Consumer Brands, LLC, of Minnetonka, Minn.Manufacturer: Atlas Industrial S.A., of San José, Costa RicaHazard: These ranges lack an adequate heat shield, and can cause scorching of certain flooring materials directly under the appliance.Incidents/Injuries: Petters Consumer Brands has received two reports of scorched floors. No injuries or other damage has been reported.Description: The recalled Sunbeam branded gas ranges are various colors and show the Sunbeam brand name on the backguard panel.Sold by: Appliance stores nationwide from February 2006 through May 2006 for between $200 and $400.Manufactured In: Costa RicaRemedy: The firm is out of business. If the Sunbeam gas range was purchased between February 2006 and May 2006, discontinue use of the oven portion, but consumers can continue using the stovetop.

These ranges lack an adequate heat shield, and can cause scorching of certain flooring materials directly under the appliance.

Dispose, No Remedy Available

Petters Consumer Brands has received two reports of scorched floors. No injuries or other damage has been reported.

Appliance stores nationwide from February 2006 through May 2006 for between $200 and $400.

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