FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 9, 2001
Release # 01-145
Electric Range Recall Hotline: (800) 462-9267 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Scott Wolfson, (301) 504-7051
CPSC, Maytag Announce Recall of Electric Ranges
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa, is voluntarily
recalling about 13,000 Crosley and Magic Chef electric ranges. Liquid
can enter the indicator light and can cause sparking and flaming in the
light, presenting a fire hazard to consumers.
Maytag has received fifteen reports of flames in the indicator lights.
No injuries have been reported.
The recalled electric ranges are 30-inch free-standing units with the
control panel in the front between the door panel and main top. The
Crosley brand name ranges have model numbers CE35000AAW or CE35000AAT,
and the Magic Chef brand name ranges have model numbers CER1110AAT or
CER1110AAH. The brand names can be found on the control panel or the
back guard panel and the model number can be located by opening the
storage drawer and looking at the tag on the left side.
Appliance stores and distributors nationwide sold the ranges from
January 2000 through March 2001 for between $270 and $290.
Consumers should stop using their electric ranges immediately and
disconnect power to them. Consumers should call Maytag toll-free (800)
462-9267 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for a free
in-home repair or log on to the company's website at www.maytag.com to
schedule the repair.
