Electrolux recalls Westinghouse gas cooktops

Electrolux Home Products is conducting a recall of Westinghouse Black Tempered Glass Gas Cooktops. The affected model numbers are WHG638BC and WHG958BC.

Electrolux has identified that the glass in the cooktop does not comply with the Domestic Gas Cooking Appliances Standard. If the glass breaks, it may shatter into fragments and shards that may hit people using the cooktop or people nearby which may pose a risk of serious injury.

Retailers have been advised to cease selling the product and Electrolux is working with retail partners to contact consumers who have purchased a Westinghouse WHG638BC or WHG958BC Black Tempered Glass Gas Cooktop.

“While we appreciate the difficulty a recall presents, we are taking this action to ensure the safety of our consumers,” Electrolux Australia and New Zealand managing director, Kurt Hegvold said.