Viking Range recalls gas ranges

The range's oven can turn on by itself

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Clik here to view.Viking Range of Greenwood, Miss., is recalling about 60,300 gas ranges in the U.S. and Canada.

The range's oven can turn on by itself, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

The company has received 75 reports of gas ranges turning on by themselves, including 3 reports of burns and 4 reports of property damage claims, with 1 claim resulting in a payment of $850.

This recall involves Viking Range freestanding gas ranges sold in stainless steel, black, white and 21 different colors and finishes. The ranges were sold in various surface configurations: All burners or burners with griddle and/or grill. The ranges are about 36 inches tall to the top of the side trim, 30, 36, 48 or 60 inches wide and 24.5 inches deep to the end of the side panel.

The model and serial numbers can be found on a label in 1 of 3 locations: On the bottom of the control panel above the door, on the front of the oven cavity below the control panel, or on the inside of the left side panel which can be seen by removing the left front grate and burner bowl. Consumers should not search for the model and serial number when the range is hot.

Model and serial numbers beginning with the following are included in this recall:

The ranges, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at ABT, Ferguson, Morrison, Pacific Sales, PC Richard & Son and other stores nationwide from July 2007, through June 2014, for between $4,000 and $13,000.

Consumers should immediately contact Viking Range to schedule a free in-home repair. While waiting for a free repair, consumers can contact Viking Range for steps to avoid a burn injury.

Consumers may contact Viking Range toll-free at (877) 929-2581, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.