Electrolux Group Reannounces Recall of Frigidaire and Kenmore Electric Ranges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Multiple Fires and Injuries Reported
CPSC recall 24235. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Depending on the model, the surface heating elements can: 1) turn on spontaneously without being switched on; 2) fail to turn off after being switched off; or 3) heat to different temperatures than selected. This poses fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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. Consumers with impacted ranges should contact Electrolux for steps to avoid a burn injury, including not leaving anything on the range when it is not in use. If the range is repairable, a free inspection and repair will be scheduled. If the range is not 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, once they have submitted proof of purchase of a new range and the haul-away fee paid. Electrolux may reimburse haul-away fees over $60 when consumers provide receipts or other documentation showing paid…
CPSC recall 24235 has the recall date 16 May 2024. The notice names the firm Electrolux Home Products. The recall has about 203,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2024 has 8,640 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Since the recall was announced in August 2009, Electrolux has received 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. |
|---|---|
| Units | 203,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund, Repair |
| Description | This recall reannouncement involves Frigidaire, Frigidaire Gallery, Frigidaire Professional, and Kenmore Elite smooth-top electric ranges. The smooth-top electric ranges have rear panel rotary knobs and digital displays. They were sold in the following colors: white, bisque, black and stainless steel. The brand name, model, and serial number for each unit are located on the frame of the drawer at the bottom of the unit when the drawer is opened. The following models and serial numbers are included in the recall: Rose Pink, Light Pink, Pure White, Falcon Gray and Green Mist, with Light Blue, Navy, Peacock Blue, Gray Frigidaire Models Model Numbers FEFBZ90GC* FEFLMC55GC* FEFLZ87GC* GLEF396AB* GLEF396AQ* GLEF396AS* GLEF396CQ* GLEF396CS* GLEFM397DB* GLEFM397DQ* GLEFM397DS* GLEFM97FPB* GLEFM97FPW* GLEFM97GPB* GLEFM97GPW* LEEFM389FE* PLEF398AC* PLEF398CC* PLEF398DC* PLEFM399DC* PLEFMZ99EC* PLEFMZ99GC* PLEFZ398EC* PLEFZ398GC* Frigidaire Serial Numbers Serial Number Range VF122xxxxx - VF334xxxxx Kenmore Elite Models Model Numbers 790.990121* 790.990131* 790.990141* 790.990191* Kenmore Elite Serial Numbers Serial Number Range VF122xxxxx - VF334xxxxx |
| Product | Frigidaire and Kenmore Smooth-top Freestanding Electric Ranges, About 203,000 (The ranges were previously recalled in August 2009) |
| Sold at | Sears and independent appliance stores nationwide from June 2001 through August 2009 for between $1,000 and $2,500. |
| Manufacturer | Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 203,000Median of 2024: 8,640
- CPSC recalls of 2024
- 305
- Recalls of 2024 with one of the same hazards
- 40%
- Recalls on the register that name Electrolux Home Products
- 13
Other recalls of the firm
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 24235. https://recallregister.com/product/9954-electrolux-group-reannounces-recall-of-frigidaire-and-kenmore-electric/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 24235 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Since the recall was announced in August 2009, Electrolux has received 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.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Sears and independent appliance stores nationwide from June 2001 through August 2009 for between $1,000 and $2,500.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 24235?
- CPSC lists 2 remedy options:
Refund, Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 24235?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 203,000 (The ranges were previously recalled in August 2009)