Wolf gas range recall 2008 — Wolf Appliance Inc. of Madison, Wisconsin and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall on October 2, 2008 covering approximately 24,000 Wolf 48-inch pro-style gas ranges. Delayed ignition of gas in the 18-inch oven can cause a flash of flames to project at a consumer when the range door is opened, posing a burn hazard.
Hazard
Gas accumulates in the 18-inch oven when ignition is delayed. When the consumer opens the oven door, the accumulated gas can ignite in a flash that projects flames outward, burning the consumer. Wolf received 97 reports of units experiencing delayed ignition prior to the recall, including 15 reports of minor burns.
Affected models
- Wolf 48-inch gas range model P48
- Wolf 48-inch gas range model PS48
- Wolf 48-inch gas range model R48
The ranges are stainless steel with a double-oven configuration. The “Wolf” appliance logo is visible on the front of the larger oven door.
Sale period and price
- Sold at: Home builders and appliance stores nationwide
- Sold from: January 1998 through June 2008
- Price range: $5,000 to $9,000
- Total units: approximately 24,000
What to do
- Immediately stop using the 18-inch oven on the recalled Wolf gas range
- Contact Wolf Appliance at 800-222-7820 to schedule a free in-home repair
- You may continue to use the larger oven and surface burners on the same range pending the repair
- Do not open the 18-inch oven door quickly after a failed ignition attempt — gas may have accumulated and can flash on oxygen exposure
Urgency level
High for units in affected range of model numbers. This recall is documented by the CPSC and represents a real burn hazard. Owners of Wolf P48, PS48, or R48 ranges should confirm whether their unit is affected and schedule the free repair immediately.