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The following product safety alert is from the CPSC on May 21, 2015.
Viking Range is recalling gas ranges because the ranges’ ovens can turn on by themselves, posing a burn hazard to consumers. 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 |
ABT, Ferguson, Morrison, Pacific Sales, PC Richard & Son and other stores nationwide from July 2007 through June 2014 for between $4,000 and $13,000.
Viking Range LLC, of Greenwood, Miss.
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