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.
The control panel (user interface) on the ranges can detach from the unit, posing electrical shock and electrocution hazards.
Plastic control knobs with a black shaft on the cooktop can crack or break during use, posing a risk of gas leak, fire hazard.
The felt seal on the dryer drum can be folded inward which can lead to lint accumulation, creating a fire hazard.