200,000 Frigidaire and Kenmore ranges recalled that pose fire hazard

Frigidaire has recalled 200,000 Frigidaire and Kenmore smoothtop ranges after getting 126 reports of the units turning on spontaneously or failing to turn off, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The company has received four reports of minor burns and two of minor property damage.

Depending on the model, the surface heating elements can turn on spontaneously without being switched on; fail to turn off after being switched off; or heat to different temperatures than selected. This poses a fire and burn hazard. The recall involves Frigidaire, Frigidaire Gallery, Frigidaire Professional and Kenmore Elite smoothtop electric ranges with rotary knobs and digital displays. Check the recall notice for model and serial numbers.

Made in the U.S., the ranges were sold at Sears and other national chain and independent retailers nationwide from June 2001 through August 2009 for between $1,000 and $2,500.

The CPSC is advising consumers to stop using the ranges and contact Frigidaire or Sears to schedule a free repair. For more information, contact Frigidaire at (800) 449-9812 between 8 a.m. and midnight ET Monday through Saturday or visit the firm's recall Web site at www.smoothtoprangerecall.com. Consumers who purchased their range at Sears should call Sears at (800) 449-9810 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday.