CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall to Repair Gas Ranges
CPSC recall 03099. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The range can experience a delayed ignition flashback fire in the upper oven, which poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the upper oven self-clean and broil features and consumers should not use the upper oven simultaneously with the lower oven. Consumers should contact Maytag to arrange for a free in-home repair by an authorized Maytag Customer Service contractor.
CPSC recall 03099 has the recall date 27 Mar 2003. The notice names the firm Maytag. The recall has about 23,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2003 has 9,900 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Maytag has received nine reports of flashback fires, including three minor burn injuries and incidents where consumers suffered singed hair or clothing. |
|---|---|
| Units | 23,000 |
| Description | The recall involves all Maytag Gemini Gas Ranges. The Gemini ranges are free standing, have separate upper and lower ovens, and come in white, black, bisque and a stainless finish. The "Maytag" and "Gemini" names and logos appear on the control panel. The recalled ranges have a model number of MGR6772 and a serial number with the alpha characters AJ through AX or CA through CC, both of which are located on a flip-up serial tag behind the upper left corner of the control panel. |
| Product | Maytag Gemini Gas Ranges, About 23,000, Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves |
| Sold at | Retail appliance stores nationwide sold the ranges, from July 2002 through February 2003, for between $1,300 and $1,500. |
| Manufacturer | Maytag Corp |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 23,000Median of 2003: 9,900
- CPSC recalls of 2003
- 215
- Recalls of 2003 with one of the same hazards
- 36%
- Recalls of 2003 in the category Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Maytag
- 10
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2009 | Maytag Expands Recall of Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard |
| 10 Mar 2009 | Maytag Recalls Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard |
| 1 Feb 2007 | Maytag Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard |
| 17 Nov 2004 | CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall of Jenn-Air Gas Cooktops |
| 7 Apr 2003 | CPSC, Maytag Corporation Announce Recall of Kenmore Elite-Brand TRIO Model Refrigerators |
| 26 Sep 2001 | CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall to Repair of Amana Gas Ranges |
| 9 May 2001 | CPSC, Maytag Announce Recall of Electric Ranges |
| 20 Mar 2001 | CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall of Maytag, Magic Chef Gas Ranges |
| 17 Oct 1995 | CPSC And Maytag Announce Recall To Inspect And Repair Dishwashers |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 03099The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 03099. https://recallregister.com/product/2370-cpsc-maytag-corp-announce-recall-to-repair-gas-ranges/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 03099 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Maytag has received nine reports of flashback fires, including three minor burn injuries and incidents where consumers suffered singed hair or clothing.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Retail appliance stores nationwide sold the ranges, from July 2002 through February 2003, for between $1,300 and $1,500.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 03099?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 23,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States