CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall to Repair of Amana
CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall to Repair of Amana Gas Ranges
Why was CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall to Repair of Amana recalled?
During the broil and self-clean modes, the range can emit high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), presenting the potential for CO poisoning to consumers. Additionally, during the broil and self-clean modes, the temperature of the storage drawer can become extremely high, presenting the risk of burn injuries to consumers. The ranges are safe to use for baking and for cooking on the surface burners.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the self-clean or broil functions of the ranges immediately. Consumers should call Amana for an in-home inspection and free repair. Contact: Consumers may call Amana toll-free at (800) 544-2538 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
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
- Amana Big Oven gas ranges
- Company
- Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa
- Quantity
- About 50,000
- Sold at
- Appliance and retail stores nationwide sold these gas ranges, from May 2000 through July 2001, for between $600 and $850.
- Recall date
- September 26, 2001
- Incidents / injuries
- Maytag has received one report of the temperature on the storage drawer becoming extremely high. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The 30" self clean gas ranges have the following model and serial numbers: Model # Serial # ACF3315A (T) (K) Serial Nos. 0005 thru 0103 (First 4 digits of the 10 digits) ACF3335A (W) (C) (B) (S) Serial Nos. 0005 thru 0107 (First 4 digits of the 10 digits) ACF3375A (W) (C) (B) (S) Serial Nos. 0006 thru 0107 (First 4 digits of the 10 digits) The model and serial numbers can be located by opening the storage drawer and looking at the tag on either the left or the right side. The brand name "Amana" appears on the front of the gas range.