Wolf Appliance Gas Ranges recall: Burn Hazard
Wolf Appliance Recalls Gas Ranges Due to Burn Hazard
Why was Wolf Appliance Gas Ranges recalled?
Delayed ignition of gas in the 18-inch oven can cause a flash of flames to be projected at a consumer when the range door is opened, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled gas range 18-inch oven and contact the manufacturer to schedule a free, in-home repair. The large oven and all cooktop burners are not affected and may be used. Contact: For more information, consumers can contact Wolf Appliance toll-free at (866) 643-6408 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.wolfappliance.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
- Wolf Appliance Gas Ranges
- Company
- Wolf Appliance Inc., of Madison, Wis.
- Quantity
- About 24,000
- Sold at
- Home builders and appliance stores nationwide from January 1998 through June 2008 for between $5,000 and $9,000.
- Recall date
- September 3, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- Wolf has received 97 reports of units experiencing delayed ignition, including 15 minor burns. There have been no reports of fires or property damage.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves the following Wolf Appliance 48-Inch gas ranges with model numbers: P48, PS48 and R48. The gas ranges are stainless steel with a double oven. A "Wolf" appliance logo is on the front of the larger oven door.