Transcript: CPSC, MAYTAG CORP. ANNOUNCE RECALL OF JENN-AIR GAS COOKTOPS

INDSTRY GROUP 92
Regulatory Intelligence Data
11-17-2004
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the manufacturer named below, today announced voluntary
recalls of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Jenn-Air Downdraft Gas Cooktops
Units: About 1,170
Manufacturer: Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa
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.

Incidents/Injuries: Maytag has ...

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