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Kitchen & Cookware/Small Appliances

Frigidaire and Kenmore Wall Ovens Recalled by Electrolux Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Agency Publication Date: July 26, 2016
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Summary

Electrolux has recalled approximately 1,000 Frigidaire and Kenmore electric single and double wall ovens because a manufacturing defect in the thermal switch can cause it to malfunction and catch fire. The recalled ovens were sold in black, white, and stainless steel at Sears stores nationwide and Knie Appliance & TV in Illinois between March 2016 and April 2016. No injuries or incidents have been reported, and the firm is offering a free inspection and repair to all affected owners.

Risk

The oven's thermal switch can malfunction due to improper manufacturing, which can lead to overheating and poses a fire hazard to consumers and their homes.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the recalled wall oven to prevent the risk of fire.
  2. Check the model and serial number of your oven, which can be found on the left side trim on the inside of the oven door. Frigidaire owners should look for model numbers FFEW2415QWA (Serial AF61206467) or FFEW2425QSA (Serial AF61205416).
  3. Kenmore owners should check for model numbers 790.40253410, 790.40259410, 790.40279410, 790.40282410, 790.40283410, or 790.40289410 with serial numbers beginning with AF609 through AF613.
  4. If you own a recalled Frigidaire oven, contact Electrolux at 888-360-8556 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday or email web.productrecall@frigidaire.com to schedule a free inspection and repair.
  5. If you own a recalled Kenmore oven, contact Transform (for Kenmore products) at 800-659-7026 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday to schedule your free service.
  6. For additional questions or help identifying your product, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ovens and contact Electrolux or Transform for Kenmore brand products to schedule a free inspection and free repair. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Contact: Consumers who purchased a Frigidaire oven should contact Electrolux toll-free at 888-360-8556 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday or via email at web.productrecall@frigidaire.com. Consumers who purchased a Kenmore oven should call contact Transform for Kenmore brand products at (800) 659-7026 during the hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

Affected Products

Product: Frigidaire 24" Electric Wall Oven (White)
Model:
FFEW2415QWA
Lot Numbers:
AF61206467
Date Ranges: March 2016 - April 2016
Product: Frigidaire 24" Electric Wall Oven (Stainless Steel)
Model:
FFEW2425QSA
Lot Numbers:
AF61205416
Date Ranges: March 2016 - April 2016
Product: Kenmore Electric Wall Oven
Model:
790.40253410
Lot Numbers:
AF60908622 through AF61207264
Date Ranges: March 2016 - April 2016
Product: Kenmore Electric Wall Oven
Model:
790.40259410
Lot Numbers:
AF61106873 through AF61106888
Date Ranges: March 2016 - April 2016
Product: Kenmore Electric Wall Oven
Model:
790.40279410
Lot Numbers:
AF61107422 through AF61107457
Date Ranges: March 2016 - April 2016
Product: Kenmore Electric Wall Oven
Model:
790.40282410
Lot Numbers:
AF61301902
AF61301928
Date Ranges: March 2016 - April 2016
Product: Kenmore Electric Wall Oven
Model:
790.40283410
Lot Numbers:
AF61106898 through AF61208367
Date Ranges: March 2016 - April 2016
Product: Kenmore Electric Wall Oven
Model:
790.40289410
Lot Numbers:
AF61200994 through AF61208403
Date Ranges: March 2016 - April 2016

Product Images

Kenmore wall oven (stainless steel)

Kenmore wall oven (stainless steel)

Location of Model and Serial Numbers

Location of Model and Serial Numbers

Kenmore wall oven (black)

Kenmore wall oven (black)

Kenmore double wall oven

Kenmore double wall oven

Frigidaire wall oven (stainless steel)

Frigidaire wall oven (stainless steel)

Frigidaire wall oven (black)

Frigidaire wall oven (black)

Frigidaire wall oven (white)

Frigidaire wall oven (white)

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 16759
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
Sold By: Frigidaire ovens were sold by Knie Appliance & TV, Inc., in Illinois from March 2016 through April 2016 for between $1,000 and $1,400. Kenmore ovens were sold exclusively at Sears stores nationwide and online at www.sears.com from March 2016 through April 2016 for between $1,400 and $2,100.
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: About 1,000
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: Consumers who purchased a Frigidaire oven should contact Electrolux toll-free at 888-360-8556 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday or via email at web.productrecall@frigidaire.com. Consumers who purchased a Kenmore oven should call contact Transform for Kenmore brand products at (800) 659-7026 during the hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Agency Last Updated: July 26, 2016

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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