Danby Recalls About 1,700 Ranges Due to Tip-Over Hazard
The 20-inch gas and electric ranges can tip over if the anti-tip bracket isn't correctly installed
Danby has recalled about 1,700 electric and gas ranges because the ranges can tip over if something heavy, such as a potful of food, is placed on an open oven door. The tip-overs can occur if the range’s anti-tip bracket is not secured properly or not installed at all.
No injuries or incidents have been reported, according to the recall notice from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recalled ranges, which include gas and electric models in both freestanding and slide-in configurations, have not be evaluated by Consumer Reports. We currently do not have any Danby ranges in our ratings.
Details of the Danby Range Recall
The recall: The recall includes five models of gas and electric ranges with specific serial numbers, the full list of which can be found on the CPSC release. The release also provides specific directions for locating the serial number on each of the covered ranges.
The risk: The ranges can tip over when a heavy object is placed on an open oven door and the anti-tip bracket is not secured to the wall or floor, posing a tip-over hazard and risk of burn injuries from hot food or hot liquids contained in cookware.
Incidents/injuries: None reported.
How many: About 1,700.
Where and when sold: The ranges were sold at Home Depot, ABC Appliance, and other appliance stores nationwide, and by business-to-business distributors, including Almo Distributing, Penna Inc., Home Depot Pro and Tri State Distributors, from June 2021 through November 2021 for between $560 and $740.
The remedy: Consumers can continue to use the recalled ranges but are cautioned not to place any objects on the open oven door. Consumers should contact Danby Appliances to determine whether their unit is part of the recall and to schedule a free in-home service call to inspect the recalled range’s anti-tip bracket and ensure it is securely installed in the floor or wall.
Contact information: For more information, contact Danby Appliances at 877-246-2296, or at danby.com/en-us/support/product-recalls/.
Report a hazardous product: Call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 or go to SaferProducts.gov.
