Petters Consumer Brands, LLC Recalls Sunbeam Gas Ranges after Two Incidents of Scorched Floors
Recalled June 8, 2006 · CPSC recall 06181 · Petters Consumer
Hazard
These ranges lack an adequate heat shield, and can cause scorching of certain flooring materials directly under the appliance.
Remedy
Consumers should take the yo-yo toy from children immediately and return it to the nearest Ruby's Diner for a free replacement toy.
Units
About 3,600
Incidents / injuries
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 of various colors and show the Sunbeam brand name on the backguard panel.
What to do
Consumers should take the yo-yo toy from children immediately and return it to the nearest Ruby's Diner for a free replacement toy.
Contact
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Product
Sunbeam Gas Ranges
Manufacturer(s)
Atlas Industrial S.A. of San José, Costa Rica
Imported by
Petters Consumer Brands, LLC, of Minnetonka, Minn.
Retailers
Appliance stores nationwide from February 2006 through May 2006 for between $200 and $400.
Made in
Costa Rica
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →