Frigidaire Seamless Ceiling Freestanding Electric Range: Model PLEFMZ99GC. (CPSC)
Electrolux Group announced the recall of many of its electrical groups.
Frigidaire and Kenmore smooth-top freestanding electric ranges pose a fire and burn hazard and multiple cases have been reported.
Depending on the model, the unit may be:
- It turns on automatically without turning it on
- Failed to shut down after powering off
- Heating to temperatures different from those specified
These ranges were previously recalled in 2009 and reports of fires and injuries continue to come in.
Since the first recall, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Electrolux has received at least 212 reports of ranges acting erratically, including 14 reports of fires and eight reports of injuries involving burns to the hands or arms, as well as smoke inhalation.
These ranges were sold in Sears stores and independent hardware stores nationwide from June 2001 through August 2009 for between $1,000 and $2,500.
Contact Electrolux Or register online To participate in the summons. Based on the serial number, it will be determined whether consumers have a range that can be repaired or not.
Contact Electrolux
The following models and serial numbers are included in the recall:
Frigidaire serial number: serial number range VF122xxxxxx – VF936xxxxx
Kenmore Elite Serial Number: Serial Number Range VF122xxxxxxx – VF334xxxxx
Frigidaire models: FEFBZ90GC*, FEFLMC55GC*, FEFLZ87GC*, GLEF396AB*, GLEF396AQ*, GLEF396AS*, GLEF396CQ*, GLEF396CS*, GLEFM397DB*, GLEFM397DQ*, GLEFM397DS*, GLEFM97FPB*, GLEFM97FPW *, GLEFM97GPB*, GLEFM97GPW*, LEEFM389FE* , PLEF398AC*, PLEF398CC*, PLEF398DC*, PLEFM399DC*, PLEFMZ99EC*, PLEFMZ99GC*, PLEFZ398EC*, PLEFZ398GC*
Kenmore Elite models: 790.990121*, 790.990131*, 790.990141*, 790.990191*
This story was reported from Detroit.
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