Frigidaire and Kenmore Smooth-top Freestanding Electric Ranges
Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina
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Recalled Frigidaire Smooth-top Freestanding Electric Range: Model PLEFMZ99GC
Why is it being recalled? (Hazard)
Depending on the model, the surface heating elements can: 1) turn on spontaneously without being switched on; 2) fail to turn off after being switched off; or 3) heat to different temperatures than selected. This poses fire and burn hazards to consumers.
What should I do? (Remedy)
Contact Electrolux or register online to participate in the recall. Based on the serial number, it will be determined if consumers have a range that can be repaired or not. Consumers with impacted ranges should contact Electrolux for steps to avoid a burn injury, including not leaving anything on the range when it is not in use. If the range is repairable, a free inspection and repair will be scheduled. If the range is not repairable, consumers will receive a refund in the form of a $50 electronic gift card and reimbursement of up to $60 for the haul-away fee for their recalled range, once they have submitted proof of purchase of a new range and the haul-away fee paid. Electrolux may reimburse haul-away fees over $60 when consumers provide receipts or other documentation showing paid haul-away fees.
Consumer Contact
Electrolux Group toll-free at 888-845-8226 from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at [email protected] or online at https://www.ema-recall.com/potentiometer or www.potentiometerrecall.com or www.frigidaire.com and click on "Recall Information" at the top of the page for more information.
Product Description
This recall reannouncement involves Frigidaire, Frigidaire Gallery, Frigidaire Professional, and Kenmore Elite smooth-top electric ranges. The smooth-top electric ranges have rear panel rotary knobs and digital displays. They were sold in the following colors: white, bisque, black and stainless steel. The brand name, model, and serial number for each unit are located on the frame of the drawer at the bottom of the unit when the drawer is opened. The following models and serial numbers are included in the recall: Rose Pink, Light Pink, Pure White, Falcon Gray and Green Mist, with Light Blue, Navy, Peacock Blue, Gray Frigidaire Models Model Numbers FEFBZ90GC* FEFLMC55GC* FEFLZ87GC* GLEF396AB* GLEF396AQ* GLEF396AS* GLEF396CQ* GLEF396CS* GLEFM397DB* GLEFM397DQ* GLEFM397DS* GLEFM97FPB* GLEFM97FPW* GLEFM97GPB* GLEFM97GPW* LEEFM389FE* PLEF398AC* PLEF398CC* PLEF398DC* PLEFM399DC* PLEFMZ99EC* PLEFMZ99GC* PLEFZ398EC* PLEFZ398GC* Frigidaire Serial Numbers Serial Number Range VF122xxxxx - VF334xxxxx Kenmore Elite Models Model Numbers 790.990121* 790.990131* 790.990141* 790.990191* Kenmore Elite Serial Numbers Serial Number Range VF122xxxxx - VF334xxxxx
Where was it sold?
Sears and independent appliance stores nationwide from June 2001 through August 2009 for between $1,000 and $2,500.
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Quick Facts
Recall Number
24235
Impacted Units
About 203,000 (The ranges were previously recalled in August 2009)
Incidents/Injuries
Since the recall was announced in August 2009, Electrolux has received at least 212 reports of the ranges behaving erratically, including 14 reports of fires and eight reports of injuries involving burns to hands or arms, as well as smoke inhalation.
Did you buy this?
Stop using the product immediately. Check the "Remedy" section for refund or repair instructions.