The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced the recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products unless otherwise instructed. Consumers can submit reports of harm to CPSC’s searchable online product safety database at www.SaferProducts.gov. A searchable food and medical product recall database is available at www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/default.htm.
Hazard: The ranges’ ovens can turn on by themselves, posing a burn hazard.
Description: Recalled are Viking Range freestanding gas ranges sold in stainless steel, black, white and 21 different colors and finishes. 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. Model and serial numbers beginning with the following are included in this recall: VGIC306, VGIC308, VGIC366, VGIC368, VGIC486, VGIC488, VGIC530, VGIC536, 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) and VGSC548 (from 030109 through 063014).
Sold at: ABT, Ferguson, Morrison, Pacific Sales, PC Richard & Son and other retailers from July 2007 through June 2014 for $4,000 to $13,000.
Remedy: Contact Viking to schedule a free in-home repair and steps to avoid a burn injury.
Contact: Call 877-929-2581 or visit www.vikingrange.com.
