CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall of Maytag, Magic
CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall of Maytag, Magic Chef Gas Ranges
Why was CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall of Maytag, Magic recalled?
The vent flue insulation can be out of position on these ranges. Using the broil or self-clean functions on these ranges can cause scorching or burning of the cabinetry around the range, posing a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the broil and self-clean functions of these ranges immediately. Notices will be mailed to consumers whose ranges need to be inspected, and they will be repaired free of charge, if needed. Contact: For more information, call Maytag Customer Service at (800) 544-2538 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's website at www.maytag.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Maytag and Magic Chef gas ranges
- Company
- Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa
- Quantity
- About 14,800
- Sold at
- Department, appliance and specialty stores nationwide sold these ranges, from September 1999 through April 2000, for between $400 and $1,300.
- Recall date
- March 20, 2001
- Incidents / injuries
- Maytag has received two reports of fires resulting in minor damage because the insulation was out of position on the ranges. There have been no reports of injuries.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall involves Maytag and Magic Chef gas ranges. They have model numbers CGS1230, CGS1740, CGS3760, MGS5770 or MGS5870. They also have serial numbers ending in WU, WW, WY, WZ, YB, YF and YH. The model and serial numbers are located on a plate just behind the front of the roll-out storage drawer. "Maytag" or "Magic Chef" is on the front of the range.