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Report Summary

59 YOF consumer's gas range has defective burner knobs. They turn on gas barely brushing against them. She had gas released inside her house, and this happened many times. She states this is a fire hazard. No injuries.

Product Details
  • Product Description: Kitchen Aid Freestanding Gas Range
  • Manufacturer/Importer/Private Labeler Name: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
  • Brand Name: Kitchen Aid
  • Model Name or Number: KFGG500ESS
  • Serial Number: RA4264324
  • UPC Code:
  • SKU#:
  • Date Manufactured:
  • Retailer: Colonial Appliance
  • Retailer State:
  • Purchase Date: 12/1/2021
  • Product Category: Kitchen
  • Product Type: Appliances
  • Product Code: Gas Ranges or Ovens (279)
Associated Recall
Incident Details
  • Incident Description: My Kitchen Aid gas range Model #KFGG500ESS has defective burner knobs. With barely brushing against them they turn on and release gas throughout my condo. This has happened numerous times now. One time I came home after 3 hours and found my condo filled with gas. This is a disaster waiting to happen - this could have blown up my whole condo bldg.
  • Incident Date: 1/8/2023
  • Incident Location: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Victims Involved
  • Injury Information: Incident, No Injury
  • My Relationship to the Victim: Self
  • Sex: Female
  • Victim's Age When Incident Occurred: 59 years
Comments from the Manufacturer/Private Labeler
Additional Details
  • Submitter has product?:
  • Product was damaged before incident?:
  • Product was modified before incident?:
  • If yes to any, explanation:
  • Have you contacted the manufacturer?:
  • If Not, Do you plan to?:
  • Report Number: 20230112-D49EB-2147351464
  • Report Date: 1/12/2023
  • Sent to Manufacturer/Importer/Private Labeler: 1/18/2023
  • Report First Publication Date: 2/1/2023
  • Category of Submitter: Consumer