Gas ranges
CPSC Recall #15-144 — May 21, 2015
Product
Gas ranges
Description
The ranges' ovens can turn on by themselves, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Hazard
The ranges' ovens can turn on by themselves, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
Viking Range has received 75 reports of gas ranges turning on by themselves, including three reports of burns and four reports of property damage claims, with one claim resulting in a payment of $850.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately contact Viking Range to schedule a free in-home repair. While waiting for a free repair, consumers can contact Viking Range for steps to avoid a burn injury.
Units Affected
About 52,000 in the U.S. and about 8,300 in Canada
Sold At
ABT, Ferguson, Morrison, Pacific Sales, PC Richard & Son and other stores nationwide from July 2007 through June 2014 for between $4,000 and $13,000.
Manufacturer
Viking Range LLC, of Greenwood, Miss.
Manufactured In
United States