CPSC Recall in 2024: Electrolux Group Reannounces Recall of Frigidaire and Kenmore Electric Ranges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Multiple Fires and Injuries Reported

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.  Frigidaire ModelsFrigidaire Serial NumbersModel NumbersFEFBZ90GC*FEFLMC55GC*FEFLZ87GC*GLEF396AB*GLEF396AQ*GLEF396AS*GLEF396CQ*GLEF396CS*GLEFM397DB*GLEFM397DQ*GLEFM397DS*GLEFM97FPB*GLEFM97FPW*GLEFM97GPB*GLEFM97GPW*LEEFM389FE*PLEF398AC*PLEF398CC*PLEF398DC*PLEFM399DC*PLEFMZ99EC*PLEFMZ99GC*PLEFZ398EC*PLEFZ398GC*   Serial Number Range VF122xxxxx - VF936xxxxx Kenmore Elite ModelsKenmore Elite Serial NumbersModel Numbers790.990121*790.990131*790.990141*790.990191*  Serial Number Range VF122xxxxx - VF334xxxxx

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.

Refund, Repair

Since the recall was announced in August 2009, Electrolux has received at least 212 reports of the ranges behaving erratically, including 14 reports of fires and eight reports of injuries involving burns to hands or arms, as well as smoke inhalation.

Sears and independent appliance stores nationwide from June 2001 through August 2009 for between $1,000 and $2,500.

United States