The Kenmore Elite range laceration recall 2015 covered stainless steel edge trim with injury risk — this notice details model numbers and owner action.
Kenmore Elite range stainless steel laceration recall 2015 — On May 20, 2015, CPSC and Electrolux announced recall #15-142 covering approximately 5,300 Kenmore Elite stainless steel slide-in ranges. The stainless steel trim below the control panel could have a sharp edge, posing a laceration hazard. One consumer reported receiving a cut requiring stitches before the recall was announced.
Why this matters
The exposed edge of the stainless steel trim strip beneath the range control panel was not properly deburred during manufacturing. The sharp edge was reachable during normal range cleaning and use. One confirmed laceration requiring medical treatment was reported, prompting the voluntary recall.
Affected models
- Kenmore Elite stainless steel slide-in gas, electric, and dual-fuel ranges:
- Model 790.42603xxx with serial numbers AF42500601 through AF43000916
- Model 790.42613xxx with serial numbers AF42500541 through AF43103647
- Sold exclusively at Sears stores nationwide from May 2014 through April 2015 for approximately from $2,400
- Approximately 5,300 units in the United States
How to identify
Model and serial numbers are on a label behind the storage drawer or on the back of the range. Look for the Kenmore Elite slide-in configuration and model numbers starting with 790.42603 or 790.42613.
Recommended action steps
- Avoid touching the stainless steel trim strip below the control panel until the repair is completed
- Contact Sears at 1-800-659-7026 to schedule the free inspection and repair
- The range is safe for normal cooking use — the hazard is limited to the trim strip edge
- Free repair (trim strip replacement or edge deburring) was the remedy at time of recall
Urgency level
Medium. Laceration hazard with one confirmed injury. Range is safe for cooking — schedule the free trim repair at your earliest convenience.