Reported May 21, 2015
Viking Range Recalls Gas Ranges Due to Burn Hazard
Viking Range LLC of Greenwood, Miss.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately contact Viking Range to schedule a free in-home repair. While waiting for a free repair, consumers can contact Viking Range for steps to avoid a burn injury.
Firm contact: Viking Range toll-free at (877) 929-2581, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or www.vikingrange.com and click on Safety Recall Information at the bottom right of the homepage for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Gas ranges
- Amount recalled
- About 52,000 in the U.S. and about 8,300 in Canada
Where it was sold
Sold at ABT, Ferguson, Morrison, Pacific Sales, PC Richard & Son and other stores nationwide from July 2007 through June 2014 for between $4,000 and $13,000..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The ranges' ovens can turn on by themselves, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: Viking Range has received 75 reports of gas ranges turning on by themselves, including three reports of burns and four reports of property damage claims, with one claim resulting in a payment of $850.
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