Electrolux Group Recalls Frigidaire Gas Cooktops Due to Risk of Gas Leak, Fire Hazard

Frigidaire Stainless-Steel 30-inch 4 Burner and 36-inch 5 Burner Gas Cooktops

Date of Recall
2023-08-31

CPSC Release Number
23-269

Manufactured In
China and Thailand

Units
About 77,000

Manufacturer
Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina

Importer
Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina

Sold By
Lowe's, The Home Depot, and other independent appliance stores nationwide from March 2016 through April 2022 for about $1,000.

Problem/Hazard
Plastic control knobs with a black shaft on the cooktop can crack or break during use, posing a risk of gas leak, fire hazard.

Injuries/Incidents
Electrolux has received 63 reports of the control knobs cracking or breaking, including one minor injury from a gas leak and one report of fire.

Description

This recall involves all Frigidaire Stainless-Steel 30-inch 4 Burner Gas Cooktops (model FFGC3026SS) and Frigidaire Stainless-Steel 36-inch 5 Burner Gas Cooktops (model FFGC3626SS) with control knobs with black shafts. The model number and serial number are located on a label on the underside of the unit. The cooktops have "FRIGIDAIRE" on the front, lower left corner. The following serial numbers are included in this recall:

Model Numbers Serial Numbers Serial Numbers
FFGC3026SS 1F00590006 through 1F11090155 3F53705075 through 3F01309052
FFGC3626SS 1F00590020 through 1F10390342 3F53703455 through 3F00806110

To determine whether their cooktop is included in the recall, consumers should visit www.cooktopknobrecall.com and input the model and serial number.

Remedy
Replace

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