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

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Kenmore wall oven (stainless steel)

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.

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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