CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall to Repair Gas Ranges
CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall to Repair Gas Ranges
Why was CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall to Repair Gas Ranges recalled?
The range can experience a delayed ignition flashback fire in the upper oven, which poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the upper oven self-clean and broil features and consumers should not use the upper oven simultaneously with the lower oven. Consumers should contact Maytag to arrange for a free in-home repair by an authorized Maytag Customer Service contractor. Contact: Consumers should contact Maytag at (866) 580-9177 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. For more information, consumers can visit Maytag'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 Gemini Gas Ranges
- Company
- Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa
- Quantity
- About 23,000
- Sold at
- Retail appliance stores nationwide sold the ranges, from July 2002 through February 2003, for between $1,300 and $1,500.
- Recall date
- March 27, 2003
- Incidents / injuries
- Maytag has received nine reports of flashback fires, including three minor burn injuries and incidents where consumers suffered singed hair or clothing.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall involves all Maytag Gemini Gas Ranges. The Gemini ranges are free standing, have separate upper and lower ovens, and come in white, black, bisque and a stainless finish. The "Maytag" and "Gemini" names and logos appear on the control panel. The recalled ranges have a model number of MGR6772 and a serial number with the alpha characters AJ through AX or CA through CC, both of which are located on a flip-up serial tag behind the upper left corner of the control panel.