Frigidaire and Kenmore Smooth-top Freestanding Electric Ranges

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    (About 203,000 (The ranges were previously recalled in August 2009))
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina
Reason for Recall:
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.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing
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.
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.

Product Images

Frigidaire and Kenmore Smooth-top Freestanding Electric Ranges

Product Information

Full 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

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

(About 203,000 (The ranges were previously recalled in August 2009))

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:

View on CPSC.gov

CPSC Recall Number: 24235

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