CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall to Repair Gas Ranges

Is my product affected?

Maytag Gemini Gas Ranges

• Brand Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Maytag Corporation is recalling all Maytag Gemini Gas Ranges due to a fire and burn hazard. The ranges can experience a delayed ignition flashback fire in the upper oven. The recalled ranges are freestanding models with separate upper and lower ovens, available in white, black, bisque, and stainless finishes. The model number is MGR6772, and affected units have serial numbers beginning with alpha characters AJ through AX or CA through CC, located on a flip-up serial tag behind the upper left corner of the control panel.

To address this hazard, consumers should immediately stop using the upper oven's self-clean and broil features and should not use the upper oven at the same time as the lower oven. Affected consumers should contact Maytag to arrange for a free in-home repair by an authorized Maytag Customer Service contractor.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The range can experience a delayed ignition flashback fire in the upper oven, which poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the upper oven self-clean and broil features and consumers should not use the upper oven simultaneously with the lower oven. Consumers should contact Maytag to arrange for a free in-home repair by an authorized Maytag Customer Service contractor.

Details from the source

The recall involves all Maytag Gemini Gas Ranges. The Gemini ranges are free standing, have separate upper and lower ovens, and come in white, black, bisque and a stainless finish. The "Maytag" and "Gemini" names and logos appear on the control panel. The recalled ranges have a model number of MGR6772 and a serial number with the alpha characters AJ through AX or CA through CC, both of which are located on a flip-up serial tag behind the upper left corner of the control panel.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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