Wolf Dual Fuel ranges with infrared griddles
CPSC Recall #25-034 - November 7, 2024
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 25-034 |
| Recall Date | November 7, 2024 |
| Remedy Type | Repair |
| Units Affected | About 44,000 (In addition, about 1,400 were sold in Canada) |
| Manufacturer | Wolf Appliance Inc., of Madison, Wisconsin |
| Manufactured In | United States |
Where It Was Sold
| Home appliance stores nationwide from August 2020 through September 2024 for between $12 |
| 500 and $23 |
| 000. |
Product
Wolf Dual Fuel ranges with infrared griddles
Description
This recall involves Wolf Dual Fuel ranges with infrared griddles. The range is stainless steel and was sold in models measuring 36 inches, 48 inches and 60 inches wide with an oven door panel in white, black or stainless steel. The serial and model numbers are printed on the rating plate underneath the top of the oven. The recalled ranges have serial numbers from 18517201 to 18868311 and from 10006001 to 10006009. Within the serial range, the following model numbers are included:NameModel36” Dual Fuel Range—4 Burners and Infrared GriddleDF36450G/BK/PDF36450G/BK/P/LPDF36450G/S/PDF36450G/S/P/LPDF36450G/WH/P48” Dual Fuel Range—4 Burners and Infrared GriddleDF48450DG/BK/PDF48450DG/S/PDF48450DG/S/P/LPDF48450DG/WH/P48” Dual Fuel Range—4 Burners, InfraredCharbroiler and Infrared GriddleDF48450CG/BK/PDF48450CG/BK/P/LPDF48450CG/S/PDF48450CG/S/P/LPDF48450CG/WH/P48” Dual Fuel Range—6 Burners and Infrared GriddleDF48650G/BK/PDF48650G/BK/P/LPDF48650G/S/PDF48650G/S/P/LPDF48650G/WH/PDF48650G/WH/P/LP60” Dual Fuel Range—6 Burners and Infrared GriddleDF60650DG/BK/P DF60650DG/BK/P/LP DF60650DG/S/PDF60650DG/S/P/LP60” Dual Fuel Range—6 Burners, InfraredCharbroiler and Infrared GriddleDF60650CG/BK/PDF60650CG/S/PDF60650CG/S/P/LP
Hazard
The range can short-circuit if liquids boil over or are spilled and turn on the griddle unexpectedly, posing a burn and fire hazard.
Incidents & Injuries
The firm has received 36 reports of griddles turning on. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ranges and contact Wolf Appliance to schedule a free repair in their home.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly, either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Repair) at no cost to you.
If the product caused a fire or burn injury, document the incident with photos and preserve the product if it is safe to do so. Report the incident to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov and to your local fire department. Contact the manufacturer to inform them of the incident, they are required to track and report injuries to CPSC. You may also want to consult a personal injury attorney, as fire and burn injuries caused by defective products can be grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney, parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.