Petters Consumer Brands, LLC Recalls Sunbeam Gas Ranges

Sunbeam Gas Range

Date of Recall

2006-06-08

CPSC Release Number

06-181

Manufactured In

Costa Rica

Units

About 3,600

Distributor

Petters Consumer Brands, LLC, of Minnetonka, Minn.

Manufacturer

Atlas Industrial S.A. of San Josè, Costa Rica

Sold By

Appliance stores nationwide from February 2006 through May 2006 for between $200 and $400.

Problem/Hazard

These ranges lack an adequate heat shield, and can cause scorching of certain flooring materials directly under the appliance.

Injuries/Incidents

Petters Consumer Brands has received two reports of scorched floors. No injuries or other damage has been reported.

Description

The recalled Sunbeam branded gas ranges are various colors and show the Sunbeam brand name on the backguard panel.

Remedy

Customers who purchased a recalled Sunbeam gas range should contact Petters Consumer Brands to confirm that their unit needs to be repaired and, if so, to schedule a free, in-home repair. Until the repair is completed, consumers should immediately stop using the oven portion of the range. Consumers can continue using the stovetop portion of the range.

Consumer Contact

To make a repair appointment, consumers can call the firm toll-free at (888) 597-8660 between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. on Saturday, and between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. on Sunday.

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