Kenmore Elite Ranges Recalled by Electrolux Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Sears
Home product recall 15-142. Announced by CPSC on May 20, 2015.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on May 20, 2015. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
The stainless steel trim below the range control panel can have a sharp edge, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
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What should you do?
Consumers should immediately contact Sears for a free inspection and free repair.
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- What the company offers to fix a recalled product or vehicle: a repair, a replacement or a refund, as the recall notice says. For a vehicle, dealers make the safety repair free. Follow the notice’s own steps, or contact the company it names. Source: CPSC; NHTSA (49 U.S.C. 30120).: repair.
- How to reach the firm: Contact Transform for Kenmore brand products toll-free at (800) 659-7026 during the hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Which ones are recalled?
This recall involves Sears Kenmore Elite stainless steel slide-in gas, electric and dual-fuel ranges with the following model and serial numbers. The model and serial numbers are located on the inside frame of the range door on the left side. Kenmore Elite is printed on the front of the oven door. Type Model Serial Numbers Gas 790.32623xxx AF41500007 - AF44902220 790.32633xxx AF41600811 - AF45004453 790.32643xxx AF41601928 - AF45003625 Electric 790.42553xxx AF41602002 - AF45006133 790.42563xxx AF42002743 - AF45005533 790.42623xxx AF42801297 - AF45000612 Dual Fuel 790.42603xxx AF40602184 - AF45004329 790.42613xxx AF42500541 - AF45003409
About 5,300 units, as CPSC gives them.
Sears Kenmore Elite slide-in ranges.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 3 photos on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Distributed by Electrolux Home Products Inc., Charlotte, N.C.
- Sears stores nationwide from May 2014 through April 2015 for between $2,400 and $3,700.
- Made in United States, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
One consumer reported being cut by a sharp edge on the stainless steel trim below the range control panel and required stitches.
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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
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