Viking Range Recalls Gas Ranges Due to Burn Hazard

Active Recall Announced May 21, 2015 CPSC #15144

Quick answer

Viking Range Recalls Gas Ranges Due to Burn Hazard is CPSC recall #15144, announced on May 21, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Viking Range freestanding gas ranges sold in stainless steel, black, white and 21 different colors and finishes. The ranges were sold in various surface configurations: All burners or burners with griddle and/or grill. The ranges are about 36 inches tall to the top of the side trim, 30, 36, 48 or 60 inches wide and 24.5 inches deep to the end of the side panel. The model and serial numbers can be found on a label in one of three locations: On the bottom of the control panel above the door, on the front of the oven cavity below the control panel, or on the inside of the left side panel; which can be seen by removing the left front grate and burner bowl. Consumers should only search for the model and serial number when the range is not hot. Model and serial numbers beginning with the following are included in this recall: Model Numbers Serial Numbers VGIC306 All VGIC308 All VGIC366 All VGIC368 All VGIC486 All VGIC488 All VGIC530 All VGIC536 All VGCC530 From 040108 through 010313 VGCC536 From 110108 through 010913 VGCC548 From 020109 through 010913 VGCC560 From 050111 through 010313 VGSC530 From 063008 through 063014 VGSC536 From 113008 through 063014 VGSC548 From 030109 through 063014 The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Viking Range LLC.

Hazard

This recall involves Viking Range freestanding gas ranges sold in stainless steel, black, white and 21 different colors and finishes. The ranges were sold in various surface configurations: All burners or burners with griddle and/or grill. The ranges are about 36 inches tall to the top of the side trim, 30, 36, 48 or 60 inches wide and 24.5 inches deep to the end of the side panel. The model and serial numbers can be found on a label in one of three locations: On the bottom of the control panel above the door, on the front of the oven cavity below the control panel, or on the inside of the left side panel; which can be seen by removing the left front grate and burner bowl. Consumers should only search for the model and serial number when the range is not hot. Model and serial numbers beginning with the following are included in this recall: Model Numbers Serial Numbers VGIC306 All VGIC308 All VGIC366 All VGIC368 All VGIC486 All VGIC488 All VGIC530 All VGIC536 All VGCC530 From 040108 through 010313 VGCC536 From 110108 through 010913 VGCC548 From 020109 through 010913 VGCC560 From 050111 through 010313 VGSC530 From 063008 through 063014 VGSC536 From 113008 through 063014 VGSC548 From 030109 through 063014

Affected products

Gas ranges

Recalled brands

Viking Range LLC

Remedy

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.

Recall date

May 21, 2015

Categories

Ranges and Ovens

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #15144?

CPSC recall #15144 covers Viking Range Recalls Gas Ranges Due to Burn Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 21, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Viking Range freestanding gas ranges sold in stainless steel, black, white and 21 different colors and finishes. The ranges were sold in various surface configurations: All burners or burners with griddle and/or grill. The ranges are about 36 inches tall to the top of the side trim, 30, 36, 48 or 60 inches wide and 24.5 inches deep to the end of the side panel. The model and serial numbers can be found on a label in one of three locations: On the bottom of the control panel above the door, on the front of the oven cavity below the control panel, or on the inside of the left side panel; which can be seen by removing the left front grate and burner bowl. Consumers should only search for the model and serial number when the range is not hot. Model and serial numbers beginning with the following are included in this recall: Model Numbers Serial Numbers VGIC306 All VGIC308 All VGIC366 All VGIC368 All VGIC486 All VGIC488 All VGIC530 All VGIC536 All VGCC530 From 040108 through 010313 VGCC536 From 110108 through 010913 VGCC548 From 020109 through 010913 VGCC560 From 050111 through 010313 VGSC530 From 063008 through 063014 VGSC536 From 113008 through 063014 VGSC548 From 030109 through 063014

What is the remedy for recall #15144?

The CPSC remedy for recall #15144 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Viking Range Recalls Gas Ranges Due to Burn Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Viking-Range-Recalls-Gas-Ranges. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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