CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

Fire & Fire-Related Burn
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • March 27, 2003

CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall to Repair Gas Ranges

The recall involves all Maytag Gemini Gas Ranges. The Gemini ranges are free standing, have separate upper and lower ovens, and come in white, black, bisque and a stainless finish. The "Maytag" and "Gemini" names and logos appear on the control panel. The recalled ranges have a model number of MGR6772 and a serial number with the alpha characters AJ through AX or CA through CC, both of which are located on a flip-up serial tag behind the upper left corner of the control panel.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using the upper oven self-clean and broil features and consumers should not use the upper oven simultaneously with the lower oven. Consumers should contact Maytag to arrange for a free in-home repair by an authorized Maytag Customer Service contractor.

Contact Information

Consumers should contact Maytag at (866) 580-9177 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. For more information, consumers can visit Maytag's website at www.maytag.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Retail appliance stores nationwide sold the ranges, from July 2002 through February 2003, for between $1,300 and $1,500.
Injuries
Maytag has received nine reports of flashback fires, including three minor burn injuries and incidents where consumers suffered singed hair or clothing.
Manufacturer
Maytag
Recall Number
03099

Product Information

Product Name
Maytag Gemini Gas Ranges
Product Type
Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves
Manufacturer Name
Maytag
Manufactured In
United States

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (866) 580-9177
Website www.maytag.com
Full Contact Information

Consumers should contact Maytag at (866) 580-9177 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. For more information, consumers can visit Maytag's website at www.maytag.com