Recalls / 2001-10-18

CPSC, Wolf Range Co. Inc. and Wolf Appliance Co. LLC Announce Recall of Gas Ranges

02022 · Recalled 2001-10-18 · CPSC page

Recalled Wolf residential gas range oven, front

Description

These gas ranges were sold under the Wolf® and Wolf Gourmet® brand names, which are written on the front of the ranges. These are 30-inch, 36-inch, 48-inch, and 60-inch natural gas and LP ranges with the following serial numbers: 60-10000000 through 60-1099999 and 11000957 through 11006106. In most units, the serial number is located on the left side of the range beneath the removable burner pan on the range top. On some 48-inch models, the serial number is located in the same area on the right side. The ranges were either stainless steel or black steel.

Hazards

Delayed ignition of gas in the ovens and broilers can put consumers at risk of burn injuries and fires.

Reported injuries

The firms are aware of three incidents of delayed ignition involving these ranges, including two reports of consumers getting their eyebrows singed.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the oven and broiler on these units and call to arrange for a free in-home repair.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Wolf® and Wolf Gourmet® residential gas ranges		About 15,000

Parties

Manufacturers: Wolf Range Co. Inc., Wolf Appliance Co. LLC
Sold at: Kitchen designers, appliance stores sold these ranges nationwide, from January 1996 through June 2001, for about $2, 000 for the 30-inch models to about $12, 000 for the 60-inch units.

Consumer contact

Consumers who purchased the range before January 1, 2000 should call Wolf Range Co. toll-free at (866) 674-3554 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday. Consumers who purchased the range on or after January 1, 2000 should call Wolf Appliance Co. toll-free at (800) 332-9513 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers who are unsure of the date of purchase can call either number and the operator will help them determine which firm to contact.

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Recalled Wolf residential gas range, top

Recalled Wolf residential gas range sticker with serial number

Source: CPSC recall 02022. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.