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Archived - Wolf Appliance Gas Ranges
- Starting date:
- September 1, 2008
- Posting date:
- December 31, 2008
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-500001773
Affected products
Wolf Appliance Gas Ranges
Product description
This recall involves the following Wolf Appliance 48-Inch gas ranges with model numbers: P48, PS48 and R48.
The gas ranges are stainless steel with a double oven. A "Wolf" appliance logo is on the front of the larger oven door.
The large oven and all cooktop burners are not affected and may be used.
Hazard identified
Delayed ignition of gas in the 18-inch oven can cause a flash of flames to be projected at a consumer when the range door is opened, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Health Canada had not received reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these gas ranges.
Number sold
Approximately 900 of the recalled products were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled product was sold at home builders and appliance stores nationwide from January 1998 through June 2008.
Place of origin
Manufactured in the United States.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Wolf Appliance Inc.
Madison
Wisconsin
UNITED STATES
Tel: 1-866-643-6408
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What you should do
Consumers should stop using the recalled gas range 18-inch oven immediately.
Consumers may contact the manufacturer to schedule a free, in-home repair.
For additional information, consumers may contact Wolf Appliance toll-free at 1-866-643-6408 between 8:30 AM and 5 PM CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site or Wolf Appliance Recall Notice.