CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2004-11-17

CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall of Jenn-Air Gas Cooktops

05050 · Recalled 2004-11-17 · CPSC page

Recalled Jenn-Air Downdraft Gas Cooktop
Recalled Jenn-Air Downdraft Gas Cooktop

Description

The recall includes built-in Jenn-Air model JGD8348CDP downdraft gas cooktops. They have serial numbers xxxxxxxEA through xxxxxxxER. The cooktops were manufactured by Maytag between January 1, 2004 and September 17, 2004. The model name and serial number are printed on a label on the vent fan housing, which is visible in the cabinet under the cooktop.

Hazards

The recalled cooktops have switches located too close to the gas tubing leading to the grill burner. Electrical arcing can cause the tubing to leak gas and ignite, resulting in a fire hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

Maytag has received four reports of cooktops catching fire during use as a result of a gas leak. There have been no reports of injuries.

Remedy

Customers who have purchased one of these recalled cooktops should contact Maytag to schedule a free, in-home repair. Consumers should stop using the grill or burners activated by the two left hand controls until the repair is completed. The center and right hand burners can be used.

Products

NameModelUnits
Jenn-Air Downdraft Gas CooktopsAbout 1,170

Parties

Manufacturer
Maytag Corp.
Made in
United States
Sold at
Appliance from January 2004 through September 2004 for about $2, 000.

Consumer contact

Contact Maytag Corp. at (888) 330-3810 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.maytag.com

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Location of label on vent fan housing, in the cabinet under recalled cooktop
Location of label on vent fan housing, in the cabinet under recalled cooktop

Source: CPSC recall 05050. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.