Frigidaire and Kenmore Wall Ovens Recalled by Electrolux Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

                      

The thermal switch on the ovens can malfunction due to improper manufacturing, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Recall date: July 26, 2016

Recall number: 16-759                            

Recall Summary

Name of product: Electric wall ovens
Hazard:

The thermal switch on the ovens can malfunction due to improper manufacturing, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy:

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Repair

Consumer Contact:
Consumers who purchased a Frigidaire oven should contact Electrolux toll-free at 888-360-8556 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday or via email at web.productrecall@frigidaire.com. Consumers who purchased a Kenmore oven should call Sears at 800-659-7026 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT on Saturday or online at www.sears.com and click on “Product Recall” for more information.
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Recall Details

Units

About 1,000

Description

This recall involves Frigidaire and Kenmore-branded electric single and double wall ovens made by Electrolux. They were sold in black, white or stainless steel. The single ovens measure about 24 inches wide, 32 inches tall and 25 inches deep. The double ovens measure about 24 inches wide, 51 inches tall and 25 inches deep.  “Kenmore” or “Frigidaire” is printed below the oven window. The model and serial numbers are located on the left side trim on the inside of the oven. The following model and serial numbers are included in this recall:

Brand	Product	Model	Serial Numbers
Frigidaire	24” Electric Manual and Self Cleaning Wall Ovens	FFEW2415QWA	AF61206467
		FFEW2425QSA	AF61205416
Kenmore		790.40253410	AF60908622  through  AF61207264
		790.40259410	AF61106873  through  AF61106888
		790.40279410	AF61107422  through  AF61107457
		790.40282410	AF61301902 and AF61301928
		790.40283410	AF61106898  through  AF61208367
		790.40289410	AF61200994  through  AF61208403

Incidents/Injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ovens and contact Electrolux or Sears to schedule a free inspection and free repair. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Sold at

Frigidaire ovens were sold by Knie Appliance & TV, Inc., in Illinois from March 2016 through April 2016 for between $1,000 and $1,400. Kenmore ovens were sold exclusively at Sears stores nationwide and online at www.sears.com from March 2016 through April 2016 for between $1,400 and $2,100.

Manufacturer(s)

Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.

Manufactured in

U.S.

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