Over 200,000 Stoves Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Reports—Some Models "Turn On Spontaneously"

About 203,00 Frigidaire and Kenmore electric stoves have been recalled due to fire and burn hazards, according to a recent announcement by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

Depending on the model you have, the surface heating elements may turn on spontaneously without being switched on, fail to turn off after being switched off, or heat to different temperatures than selected. All of these concerns pose a fire or burn risk to consumers.

The recall involves Frigidaire, Frigidaire Gallery, Frigidaire Professional, and Kenmore Elite smooth-top electric ranges. The stoves have rear panel rotary knobs and digital displays and were sold in white, bisque, black and stainless steel. Consumers can find the brand name, model, and serial number for each unit on the frame of the drawer at the bottom of the unit.

Per CPSC, the ranges were also recalled in 2009. Since then, there have been at least 212 reports of the ranges behaving erratically, including 14 reports of fires and eight reports of injuries involving burns to hands or arms, as well as smoke inhalation.

The recalled electric ranges were sold at Sears and independent appliance stores nationwide from June 2001 through August 2009 for between $1,000 and $2,500. If you own one of the recalled stoves, contact Electrolux or register online to participate in the recall. Based on the serial number, it will be determined if consumers have a range that can be repaired or not.  

For ranges that aren't repairable, consumers will receive a refund in the form of a $50 electronic gift card and reimbursement of up to $60 for the haul-away fee for their recalled range.