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The consumer stated that his 2 1/2 year old son stuck a spatula into a gap in the front underside of the range. The spatula touched the electrical contacts for the hot surface indicator light. Sparks flew, part of the spatula melted, and the breaker blew. No injury reported.

Product Details
  • Product Description: Oven and range combination
  • Manufacturer/Importer/Private Labeler Name: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
  • Brand Name: Maytag
  • Model Name or Number: MER6872BAS
  • Serial Number: 1848723CJ
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  • Product Category: Kitchen
  • Product Type: Appliances
  • Product Code: Electric Ranges or Ovens (Excl Counter-top Ovens) (278)
Associated Recall
Incident Details
  • Incident Description: We own a Maytag Gemini oven and range combo. The model number is MER6872BAS. The serial number is 18487235CJ. Yesterday my 2 1/2 year old son stuck a spatula into a gap in the front underside of the range. The spatula touched the electrical contacts for the hot surface indicator light. Sparks flew, part of the spatula melted, and the breaker blew. Luckily the spatula had a plastic handle so he was not electrocuted. I'm not sure what the purpose of this hole is. I think this is a dangerous design and want to make sure that nobody else is hurt in the same way.
  • Incident Date: 11/9/2016
  • Incident Location: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Victims Involved
  • Injury Information: Incident, No Injury
  • My Relationship to the Victim: My Child
  • Sex: Male
  • Victim's Age When Incident Occurred: 2 years 8 months
Comments from the Manufacturer/Private Labeler
Additional Details
  • Submitter has product?: Yes
  • Product was damaged before incident?: No
  • Product was modified before incident?: No
  • If yes to any, explanation: We still have the oven. I submitted similar information to Maytag via an online form earlier this morning. I have pictures but the add files link isn't working. I tried it with both google Chrome and Microsoft Edge.
  • Have you contacted the manufacturer?: Yes
  • If Not, Do you plan to?:
  • Report Number: 20161110-66C0E-2147410894
  • Report Date: 11/10/2016
  • Sent to Manufacturer/Importer/Private Labeler: 11/21/2016
  • Report First Publication Date: 12/6/2016
  • Category of Submitter: Consumer