CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall of Maytag, Magic Chef Gas Ranges
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-535.
The recall involves Maytag and Magic Chef gas ranges. They have model numbers CGS1230, CGS1740, CGS3760, MGS5770 or MGS5870. They also have serial numbers ending in WU, WW, WY, WZ, YB, YF and YH. The model and serial numbers are located on a plate just behind the front of the roll-out storage drawer. "Maytag" or "Magic Chef" is on the front of the range.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-535.
Consumers should stop using the broil and self-clean functions of these ranges immediately. Notices will be mailed to consumers whose ranges need to be inspected, and they will be repaired free of charge, if needed.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Department, Appliance And Specialty Stores Nationwide Sold These Ranges, From September 1999 Through April 2000, For Between $400 And $1,300. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-535.
For more information, call Maytag Customer Service at (800) 544-2538 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's website at www.maytag.com
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Department, Appliance And Specialty Stores Nationwide Sold These Ranges, From September 1999 Through April 2000, For Between $400 And $1,300. Recall FAQ
Department, Appliance And Specialty Stores Nationwide Sold These Ranges, From September 1999 Through April 2000, For Between $400 And $1,300. is the subject of an appliances recall: CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall of Maytag, Magic Chef Gas Ranges. The notice was published on March 20, 2001 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 14,800 units are potentially affected.