Frigidaire and Kenmore Smoothtop Electric Ranges Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
⚠ 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-5486.
This recall involves Frigidaire, Frigidaire Gallery, Frigidaire Professional and Kenmore Elite smoothtop electric ranges with rotary knobs and digital displays. The following model and serial numbers are included in the recall: Frigidaire (Serial Number Range VF122xxxxx - VF831xxxxx) and Models Beginning with 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 (Serial Number Range VF122xxxxx - VF334xxxxx) and Models Beginning with 790.99012 790.99013 790.99014 790.99019 The model and serial number can be found by opening the range drawer at the base of the unit.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-5486.
Consumers should stop using the recalled ranges immediately and discard them. The remedy is no longer available.
✅ 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 Sears And Other National Chain And Independent Retailers Nationwide From June 2001 Through August 2009 For Between $1,000 And $2,500. 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-5486.
CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.
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Sears And Other National Chain And Independent Retailers Nationwide From June 2001 Through August 2009 For Between $1,000 And $2,500. Recall FAQ
Sears And Other National Chain And Independent Retailers Nationwide From June 2001 Through August 2009 For Between $1,000 And $2,500. is the subject of an appliances recall: Frigidaire and Kenmore Smoothtop Electric Ranges Recalled Due to Fire Hazard. The notice was published on August 27, 2009 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 200,000 units are potentially affected.