Voluntary Recall Alert

ELECTROLUX ICON ELECTRIC SMOOTHTOP COOKTOPS RECALLED DUE TO FIRE 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.

Manufacturer: Electrolux Home Products. Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina.

Hazard: Liquids pooling under the control knob can cause the surface heating element to turn on unexpectedly, heat to temperatures other than expected and then not turn off, posing a risk of fire and burn hazards to consumers.  

Incidents/Injuries: Electrolux has received 70 reports of incidents, including three reports of fires that resulted in property damage. Three minor burn injuries were also reported.  

Description: This recall involves Electrolux ICON electric smoothtop cooktops with rotary knobs and digital displays.

The following model numbers are included in the recall:

Sold at: These units were sold in North America from January 2005 through August 2010 for between $500 and $2,500, depending on model and features.

Manufactured in:  Canada

Remedy:  Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled ranges or power off cooktops at the circuit breaker. Contact Frigidaire for information on how to obtain a free repair kit.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Electrolux toll free at 1-888-360-8556 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. Consumers can also contact Electrolux by e-mail via this link

Sample of an Electric Smoothtop Cooktop with rotary knobs and digital displays.

Sample of Electric Smoothtop Cooktop with rotary knobs with digital displays.

Cooktop Model / Serial Plate location
The model and serial numbers can be found on the underside of the cooktop.