CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall of Jenn-Air Gas Cooktops

Recalled November 17, 2004 · CPSC recall 05050 · Maytag

Location of label on vent fan housing, in the cabinet under recalled cooktop

Hazard

The recalled cooktops have switches located too close to the gas tubing leading to the grill burner. Electrical arcing can cause the tubing to leak gas and ignite, resulting in a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Customers who have purchased one of these recalled cooktops should contact Maytag to schedule a free, in-home repair. Consumers should stop using the grill or burners activated by the two left hand controls until the repair is completed. The center and right hand burners can be used.

Units

About 1,170

Incidents / injuries

Maytag has received four reports of cooktops catching fire during use as a result of a gas leak. There have been no reports of injuries.

Description

The recall includes built-in Jenn-Air model JGD8348CDP downdraft gas cooktops. They have serial numbers xxxxxxxEA through xxxxxxxER. The cooktops were manufactured by Maytag between January 1, 2004 and September 17, 2004. The model name and serial number are printed on a label on the vent fan housing, which is visible in the cabinet under the cooktop.

What to do

Contact

Contact Maytag Corp. at (888) 330-3810 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.maytag.com

Product

Jenn-Air Downdraft Gas Cooktops

Manufacturer(s)

Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa

Retailers

Appliance stores nationwide from January 2004 through September 2004 for about $2,000.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →