Frigidaire Gas and Electric Ranges Recalled for Electrical Shock Hazard

The control panel can detach from certain gas and electric models, posing a potential risk to users

Paul Hope, Consumer Reports Home & DIY Editor.

By Paul Hope
Home & DIY Editor

February 15, 2024

Numerous recalled Frigidaire ranges. — The recalled Frigidaire ranges include a mix of gas and electric models

Electrolux, the parent company of Frigidaire, has recalled about 1,800 gas and electric ranges sold under the Frigidaire name. The control panel on the back of the range can detach, posing an electrical shock or electrocution hazard, according to a press release from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The recall applies to eleven different models, all of which have back-mounted controls and a control panel. Consumer Reports has not tested any of the models included in the recall.

Details of the Range Recall

The recall: About 1,800 Frigidaire ranges with back-mounted controls sold in the United States. Additionally, about 130 ranges were also sold in Canada. The recall includes select serial numbers for the following models: FCRE3052BW, FCRE305CBW, FCRG3051BB, FCRG3051BW, FCRE3062AB, FCRG3052BW, FCRE3052BB, FCRE3052BS, FCRE306CAS, FCRE3062AS, FCRG3051BS.

The risk: The control panel can detach, posing a risk of electrical shock or electrocution.

Incidents/injuries: Electrolux has not received any reports of injuries or incidents.

Where and when sold: Lowe’s and other appliance stores nationwide and online from October 2023 through December 2023 for between $790 and $1,050.

The remedy: You should immediately stop using the recalled range, unplug it, and contact Electrolux Group for a free repair which includes the professional installation of a new control panel. Consumers should not use the range while awaiting the service call and should leave it unplugged.

Contact information: Check your specific model and serial number against the full list from the CPSC. Then contact Electrolux Group toll-free at 877-232-6822 from 8:30 a.m. through 8 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday; by email at rangeuirecall@electrolux.com; or by visiting the company’s recall page.

Report a defective product: Call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 or go to SaferProducts.gov.

Paul Hope

Paul Hope is a Home & DIY Editor at Consumer Reports and a trained chef. He covers ranges, cooktops, and wall ovens, as well as grills, drills, outdoor power tools, decking, and wood stains. Before joining CR in 2016, he tested kitchen products at Good Housekeeping and covered tools and remodeling for This Old House magazine. You’ll typically find him in his old fixer-upper, engrossed in a DIY project or trying out a new recipe.