Gas ranges
Class II - ModerateWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 52,000 in the U.S. and about 8,300 in Canada)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Viking Range LLC, of Greenwood, Miss.
- Reason for Recall:
- The ranges' ovens can turn on by themselves, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- The ranges' ovens can turn on by themselves, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
- Remedy:
- Consumers should immediately contact Viking Range to schedule a free in-home repair. While waiting for a free repair, consumers can contact Viking Range for steps to avoid a burn injury.
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Product Information
Full Description:
This recall involves Viking Range freestanding gas ranges sold in stainless steel, black, white and 21 different colors and finishes. The ranges were sold in various surface configurations: All burners or burners with griddle and/or grill. The ranges are about 36 inches tall to the top of the side trim, 30, 36, 48 or 60 inches wide and 24.5 inches deep to the end of the side panel. 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. Consumers should only search for the model and serial number when the range is not hot. Model and serial numbers beginning with the following are included in this recall: Model Numbers Serial Numbers VGIC306 All VGIC308 All VGIC366 All VGIC368 All VGIC486 All VGIC488 All VGIC530 All VGIC536 All VGCC530 From 040108 through 010313 VGCC536 From 110108 through 010913 VGCC548 From 020109 through 010913 VGCC560 From 050111 through 010313 VGSC530 From 063008 through 063014 VGSC536 From 113008 through 063014 VGSC548 From 030109 through 063014
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 52,000 in the U.S. and about 8,300 in Canada)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 15144
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