Petters Consumer Brands, LLC Recalls Sunbeam Gas Ranges after Two Incidents of Scorched Floors

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recalls in voluntary cooperation with the firms listed below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Sunbeam Gas Range

Units: About 3,600

Importer and Distributor: Petters Consumer Brands, LLC, of Minnetonka, Minn.

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

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

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 various colors and show the Sunbeam brand name on the backguard panel.

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

Manufactured In: Costa Rica

Remedy: The firm is out of business. If the Sunbeam gas range was purchased between February 2006 and May 2006, discontinue use of the oven portion, but consumers can continue using the stovetop.