CPSC Recall in 2009: Frigidaire and Kenmore Smoothtop Electric Ranges Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 09-333

Date: August 26, 2009

Product Name: Certain Frigidaire and Kenmore Elite Smoothtop Electric Ranges

Recall 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 withFEFBZ90GCFEFLMC55GCFEFLZ87GCGLEF396ABGLEF396AQGLEF396ASGLEF396CQGLEF396CSGLEFM397DBGLEFM397DQGLEFM397DSGLEFM97FPBGLEFM97FPWGLEFM97GPBGLEFM97GPWLEEFM389FEPLEF398ACPLEF398CCPLEF398DCPLEFM399DCPLEFMZ99ECPLEFMZ99GCPLEFZ398ECPLEFZ398GC Kenmore Elite (Serial Number Range VF122xxxxx - VF334xxxxx) and Models Beginning with790.99012790.99013790.99014790.99019The 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:

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.

Sold At:

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

Manufactured In: