Frigidaire recalls nearly 43,000 electric stove models

Source: The Canadian Press  Link: http://www.edmontonsun.com/news/canada/2009/08/26/10619921.html

TORONTO — The Frigidaire division of Electrolux Canada Corp. said Wednesday it is voluntarily recalling nearly 43,000 stoves sold throughout Canada and the United States over a seven-year period.

The company issued warnings about safety hazards related to its Frigidaire and Kenmore Elite freestanding electric ranges with rotary knobs and digital displays. Frigidaire said the stoves’ elements may heat up without being turned on, fail to cool down after being turned off, or heat to different temperatures than those specified by users.

The recall covers 42,955 units — 22,125 Kenmore stoves and 20,830 ranges bearing the Frigidaire brand.

The company said models sold in Canada have not been linked to any serious injuries or property damage, but added there have been six minor incidents south of the border.

The affected ranges were sold across Canada between June 2001 and September 2008 through a variety of retailers.

Sears Canada, which sold the units in its brick-and-mortar stores and through online and hardcopy catalogues, said it would conduct free repairs for any concerned customers.

Frigidaire, which is offering the same service, urged consumers to stop using the stoves immediately until repairs are completed.

Customers are encouraged to contact Frigidaire at 1-877-609-7857, or phone Sears Canada at 1-866-691-9948.

Below is the list of model numbers affected by the recall, as provided by Frigidaire. Model and serial numbers are located inside the drawer at the base of the unit on the righthand side of the frame.

Kenmore Elite Model Numbers Beginning Serial Number Rangemwith these Letters and Numbers

C970-68802 VF122xxxxx to VF831xxxxx

C970-68803

C970-68804 or

C970-68808

C970-68809 NF122xxxxx to NF806xxxxx

C970-68830

C970-68832

C970-68833

C970-69803

C970-69804

C970-69808

C970-69809

Frigidaire

CGLEFM97DB VF122xxxxx to VF831xxxxx

CGLEFM97DS

CPLEF398AC or

CPLEF398DC

CPLEFM99EC NF122xxxxx to NF806xxxxx

CPLEFZ98GC

PGLEF388CS

PGLEF388ES

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