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CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall of Jenn-Air Gas Cooktops

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsNov 17, 2004
Recalled Jenn-Air Downdraft Gas Cooktop
Recalled Jenn-Air Downdraft Gas Cooktop
Location of label on vent fan housing, in the cabinet under recalled cooktop
Location of label on vent fan housing, in the cabinet under recalled cooktop

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The recalled cooktops have switches located too close to the gas tubing leading to the grill burner. Electrical arcing can cause the tubing to leak gas and ignite, resulting in a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Customers who have purchased one of these recalled cooktops should contact Maytag to schedule a free, in-home repair. Consumers should stop using the grill or burners activated by the two left hand controls until the repair is completed. The center and right hand burners can be used.

Incidents & injuries

Maytag has received four reports of cooktops catching fire during use as a result of a gas leak. There have been no reports of injuries.

Product description

The recall includes built-in Jenn-Air model JGD8348CDP downdraft gas cooktops. They have serial numbers xxxxxxxEA through xxxxxxxER. The cooktops were manufactured by Maytag between January 1, 2004 and September 17, 2004. The model name and serial number are printed on a label on the vent fan housing, which is visible in the cabinet under the cooktop.

Sold on

Appliance stores nationwide from January 2004 through September 2004 for about $2,000.

Contact the company

Contact Maytag Corp. at (888) 330-3810 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.maytag.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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