Friday, November 14, 2008

 

Wolf 48-inch Gas Range, Voluntary Recall notice

For your information, this is a relatively new announcement, and the good folks at Wolf are trying to reach consumers who purchased one of these models (P48, PS48, and R48). If you do own one of these models, don't panic, but do stop using it until you read about the recall on the website: Wolf Recall Notice

News from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, D.C. 20207


For Immediate Release
September 03, 2008
Release #08-391
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (866) 643-6408
Firm's Recall Email: range18.rework@wolfappliance.com
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908




Wolf Appliance Recalls Gas Ranges Due to Burn Hazard



WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (To access color photos of the following recalled products, see CPSC’s Web site at www.cpsc.gov.)

Name of Product: Wolf Appliance Gas Ranges
Units: About 24,000
Manufacturer: Wolf Appliance Inc., of Madison, Wis.
Hazard: 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.
Incidents/Injuries: Wolf has received 97 reports of units experiencing delayed ignition, including 15 minor burns. There have been no reports of fires or property damage.
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.
Sold at: Home builders and appliance stores nationwide from January 1998 through June 2008 for between $5,000 and $9,000.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled gas range 18-inch oven and contact the manufacturer to schedule a free, in-home repair. The large oven and all cooktop burners are not affected and may be used.
Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers can contact Wolf Appliance toll-free at (866) 643-6408 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.wolfappliance.com.

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