A recall of gas ranges has been announced after the ZLine model was found to possibly impose the risk of serious injury or death by carbon monoxide poisoning. This recall involves the oven compartment of ZLINE gas ranges with model numbers RG30, RGS-30, RGB-30, RG36, RGS-36, and RGB-36.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports, "The oven of the gas ranges can emit dangerous levels of carbon monoxide (CO) while in use, posing a serious risk of injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning.” According to the commission, the remedy to the hazard can be fixed by it being repaired. Evidently, the recall impacts some 28,000 units, some of which are believed to have been sold to homeowners in Middle Tennessee.
At this point, 44 reports of carbon monoxide emission, including three reports of consumers seeking medical attention, have been reported. The units in question were sold at Best Buy, Lowe’s, The Home Depot, The Range Hood Store stores nationwide and online at www.bestbuy.com, www.build.com, www.costco.com, www.homedepot.com, www.therangehoodstore.com, www.overstock.com and www.wayfair.com. The gas ranges were sold between February of 2019 through December of 2022. Each unit costs between $2,300 and $5,000.
Evidently, the ranges were sold in various door colors including black matte, blue gloss, blue matte, DuraSnow, red gloss, red matte and white matte and multiple finishes including stainless steel, black stainless steel and DuraSnow, a cloudy steel finish. The recalled ranges were sold in two sizes, 30 inches and 36 inches. The ZLINE logo is printed on the bottom of the door. The model number is printed on a label on the back of the range.
For ranges purchased after 2020, the model number is also printed on a label underneath the right side of the range top, visible when the oven door is open. Only ZLINE gas ranges with these model numbers are included in this recall.
If you believe you have one of the units that needs to be repaired, click here to view more information. You can also phone ZLINE toll-free at 888-359-4482.
