Kenmore Electric Ranges Recalled by Electrolux Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

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Kenmore Electric Ranges Recalled by Electrolux Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Sears Kenmore 24-inch electric ranges

 

Hazard: The heating element can fail to properly adhere to the cooktop, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.

 

Remedy: Repair

 

Consumer Contact: Sears toll-free at (888) 281-3915 between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, or between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. CT Sunday or online at www.sears.com and www.kmart.com and click on Product Recall for more information. 

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 3,000

 

Description: This recall involves Sears Kenmore 24-inch wide freestanding electric ranges with model number 790.90152 with serial numbers from NF408 through NF424 and model number 790.90153 with serial numbers from NF408 through NF427. The ranges have smooth cooktops and are white or black with stainless steel accents. The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom right frame of the range inside the storage drawer.

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled electric ranges and contact Sears to schedule a free inspection and repair if necessary.

 

Sold at: Sears and Kmart stores nationwide from April 2014 through October 2014 for between $650 and $860.

 

Importer: Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.

 

Manufacturer: Electrolux, of Canada

 

Manufactured in: Canada

 

 

[appnut]

Fortunately 24" models, not widely used. 

 

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Recall of 24" Ranges

3000 ranges is nothing, I dough that I would ever run into one of these ranges.

 

Unfortunately when you get into gas or electric ranges less than 30" wide they are all pretty crappy, same thing with DWs that are less than full sized  24" wide.

 

I always recommend when people are planning a smaller kitchen area to use a full sized range and DW and make the space cuts in other places if at all possible.

 

[fan-of-fans]

These Kenmore 24" seem to be more popular in Canada than in the US. I believe they are special order, as I never saw any in the store. 24" ranges such as these are often pretty well featured, as noted they are smoothtop units and possibly self-cleaning.

20" ranges however all seem to be very simplistic, and have a clock at most.

New ranges less than 30" are rarely seen around here. The 20" used to be common in efficiency hotels/motels on the beach but those are tending to go with full featured 30" when they remodel if at all possible. They are often less expensive or at least the same price as a 20" and a better value too (plus makes the place feel more upscale to guests). The 20" and 24" being a niche item cost much more and are not easy to find in stores.