Electrolux ICON™ and Kenmore PRO® Gas Ranges Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Electrolux, has announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Electrolux ICON and Kenmore PRO 30" gas ranges
Units: About 900
Manufacturer: Electrolux Home Products, Inc., of Augusta, Georgia
Hazard: An incorrect part allows more fuel to pass to the range's oven than can be burned efficiently, causing incomplete combustion and the release of carbon monoxide. This poses a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Electrolux has received four reports of incidents involving carbon monoxide being released from the recalled gas range. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The following Electrolux ICON and Kenmore PRO 30" gas range model and serial numbers are included in this recall. Not all serial numbers within these ranges are included in the recall.
For Electrolux ICON, the model and serial numbers are located on the back of the range.
For Kenmore PRO, the model and serial numbers are located near the base of the range, just below the bottom right portion of the oven door and also on the back of the range.
The following model and serial numbers are included in the recall. (Not all serial numbers within the range are included):
| Brand |
Model |
Serial Number Range |
|
Electrolux ICON gas range |
E30GF74HPS |
NF83000000 – NF93633000 |
|
Kenmore PRO 30" gas range |
790.76913800
790.76913801 |
Sold at: Appliance retailers nationwide from August 2008 through October 2009 for between $2,500 and $3,500
Manufactured in: Canada
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the range's oven and contact Electrolux (for Electrolux ICON) or Sears (for Kenmore PRO) to schedule a free repair. Consumers can continue to use the cooktop (top burners) and the broiler as well as any clock and/or timer functions.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Electrolux (for Electrolux ICON) toll-free at (888) 360-8557 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and on Saturdays between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. ET or visit the firm's web site at www.gasrangeorifice.com
Consumers with Kenmore PRO brand ranges should call Sears toll-free at (800) 733-2299 between 8 am and 10 pm Eastern Time, Monday - Saturday.