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Viking Range LLC recalls Viking and Brigade brand freestanding gas ranges
- Starting date:
- May 21, 2015
- Posting date:
- May 21, 2015
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Burn Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-53433
Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Viking Range LLC.
Affected products
Viking and Brigade brand freestanding gas ranges
Product description
This recall involves Viking and Brigade brand freestanding gas ranges. The recalled ranges come in widths of 30 inches (76 centimeters), 36 inches (91 centimeters), 48 inches (122 centimeters) and 60 inches (152 centimeters). They were sold in stainless steel as well as a variety of other colours and various surface burner configurations.
Model numbers starting with | Serial numbers starting with date codes |
---|---|
VGIC306 | All |
VGIC308 | All |
VGIC366 | All |
VGIC368 | All |
VGIC486 | All |
VGIC488 | All |
VGIC530 and CVGIC530 | All |
VGIC536 and CVGIC536 | All |
VGCC530 and CVGCC530 | 040108 through 010313 |
VGCC536 and CVGCC536 | 110108 through 010913 |
VGCC548 and CVGCC548 | 020109 through 010913 |
VGCC560 and CVGCC560 | 050111 through 010313 |
VGSC530 and CVGSC530 | 063008 through 063014 |
VGSC536 and CVGSC536 | 113008 through 063014 |
VGSC548 and CVGSC548 | 030109 through 063014 |
The model and serial numbers can be found on a label in one of three locations: On the bottom of the control panel above the door, on the front of the oven cavity below the control panel, or on the inside of the left side panel, which can be seen by removing the left front grate and burner bowl.
The first six numbers in the serial number are the manufacture date (MM/DD/YY format). Model numbers will have additional characters at the end depending on the top configuration and product finish. For example, a CVGIC530 with 4 burners in stainless steel will be CVGIC530-4B-SS.
Hazard identified
The ovens in the gas ranges can turn on by themselves when liquid drips from the stove top into the oven, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Health Canada has not received any consumer reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these ranges.
Viking Range has received 4 reports in Canada and 71 reports in the United States of the ovens in the gas ranges turning on by themselves. There have been no reports of injuries or property damage in Canada. In the United States, burn injuries were reported in three incidents, while property damage was reported in four cases.
Number sold
Approximately 8,300 units were sold in Canada and 51,700 units in the United States.
Time period sold
The affected ranges were sold in Canada and the United States from July 2007 through June 2014 at various appliance retailers.
Place of origin
Manufactured in the United States.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Viking Range LLC
Greenwood
Mississippi
UNITED STATES
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ranges and contact Viking Range to schedule a free in-home repair.
For more information, consumers may contact Viking toll-free at 1-877-929-2581, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website and click on Safety Recall Information at the bottom right of the home page.
Consumers may view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission's website.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.