Reminder: more than 26,000 glass cooktops recalled to avoid any risk of spontaneous ignition

LOS ANGELES – According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 26,000 touch-sensitive glass cooktops were recalled Wednesday on a risk of spontaneous start-up.

The agency said that the recalled cooktop surface elements could light themselves, which poses burn and fire hazards.

"This recall involves cooktops with a glass cooktop, touch controls, radiant and descending radiant models sold under the Whirlpool, KitchenAid and JennAir brands," said the CPSC, stating the exact model numbers. . They were manufactured from December 2016 to July 2019.

Whirlpool had received 133 reports of incidents involving elements of the cooktop surface lighting up of themselves.

"This resulted in 14 reports, including 13 in the United States and one in Canada, of heat damage to nearby objects and 4 records, including a report of property damage. Two minor burns have been reported, "said the agency.

The products were sold in Lowe's stores, The Home Depot, Best Buy, other DIY and home appliance stores, and online from March 2017 to August 2019, for an amount between 1,150 and $ 2,500, according to the CPSC.

The name of the brand is printed on the cooktop, while the model number and serial numbers are printed on the underside of the hob, the commission said.

Model numbers beginning with K are KitchenAid models, those starting with W are Whirlpool models and numbers starting with J are JennAir models.

"Consumers should immediately contact Whirlpool to arrange free installation of a replacement cooktop. When it is not used, turn off the unit at the circuit breaker. Do not leave flammable materials or empty cookware on or near the cooktop, "said the board.

Consumers can visit www.whirlpool.com, www.kitchenaid.com or www.jennair.com and click on "Reminder Information" at the bottom of the page for more information.