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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
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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)

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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

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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