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Frigidaire and Electrolux ICON Electric Smoothtop Cooktops and Slide-In Ranges Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Sample smoothtop slide-in range with rotary knobs and digital displays
Frigidaire and Electrolux ICON Smoothtop Electric Cooktops and Frigidaire Slide-in Ranges with rotary knobs and digital displays
Recall Date: October 21st, 2010
Type: Ranges and Ovens
Units: About 122,000
Hazards: Liquids can pool under the control knob and cause the surface heating element to turn on unexpectedly, heat to temperatures other than expected and then not turn off, posing a risk of fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedies: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled ranges or power off cooktops at the circuit breaker. Contact Electrolux for information on how to obtain a free repair kit.
Description
This recall involves Frigidaire and Electrolux ICON smoothtop electric cooktops and Frigidaire slide-in ranges with rotary knobs and digital displays. Model and serial numbers for the slide-in ranges can be found inside the oven door on the left side of the unit or on the underside surface on cooktop models. The following model and serial numbers are included in this recall: Frigidaire Serial Number Range and Models Serial Number Range: NF501XXXXX through NF952XXXXX Model Numbers GLEC30S9EBGLEC36S9EBGLEC30S9EQGLEC36S9EQGLEC30S9ES GLEC36S9ESGLES389EBGLES389EQGLES389ESGLES389FB GLES389FQGLES389FSLEEC30S9FELEEC36S9FELES389FE PLEC30S9ECPLEC36S9ECPLES389ECPLES399EC Electrolux ICON Serial Number Range and Models Serial Number Range: NF501XXXXX through NF045XXXXX Model Numbers E30EC65ESS E36EC65ESS
Images:
Sample smoothtop slide-in range with rotary knobs and digital displays
Sample smoothtop cooktop with rotary knobs and digital displays
Slide-in serial plate—left side of oven with door open
Cooktop serial plate—underside of unit
Consumer Contact:
For additional information, contact Electrolux at (888) 360-8556 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and Saturday between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET, or visit the firm's website at www.smoothtoprangerecall.com (Frigidaire) orwww.cooktoprecall.com (Electrolux).Injuries:
Electrolux has received 70 reports of incidents, including three reports of fires that resulted in property damage. Three minor burn injuries were reported.
Manufacturers:
Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
Retailers:
Mass merchandise and independent retail stores from January 2005 through August 2010 for between $500 and $2,500.
