March
20, 2001
Maytag
Corp., of Newton, Iowa, is recalling about 14,800 Maytag and Magic Chef gas
ranges. The vent flue insulation can be out of position on these ranges. Using
the broil or self-clean functions on these ranges can cause scorching or
burning of the cabinetry around the range, posing a fire hazard. Maytag has
received two reports of fires resulting in minor damage because the insulation
was out of position on the ranges. There have been no reports of injuries.
The recall involves Maytag and Magic Chef gas ranges. They have model numbers
CGS1230, CGS1740, CGS3760, MGS5770 or MGS5870. They also have serial numbers
ending in WU, WW, WY, WZ, YB, YF and YH. The model and serial numbers are
located on a plate just behind the front of the roll-out storage drawer.
"Maytag" or "Magic Chef" is on the front of the range. Department,
appliance and specialty stores nationwide sold these ranges from September 1999
through April 2000 for between $400 and $1,300.
Consumers should stop using the broil and self-clean functions of these
ranges immediately. Notices will be mailed to consumers whose ranges need to be
inspected, and they will be repaired free of charge if needed. For more
information, call Maytag Customer Service at (800) 544-2538 between 8 a.m. and
5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's web site at
www.maytag.com.