Properly "Green" Clean Oven "Chemistry Class"

I get a lot of customers whom want to know how to clean their ovens properly and green friendly as well. Not all homeowners have self cleaning ovens and so here are my tips. You can purchase unfriendly cleaners at the store, meaning "not green" or you can try this Green Friendly tip below... So join my Chemistry Class!

You know how you find that yucky burned material on the sides and walls of your oven? Do you ever wonder what exactly it is, besides burnt food? Well much of it consists of carbon. Yep. You are now officially in Chemistry Class! Hehe So here is how you fight the carbon:

Baking soda is amazing at fighting carbon. I like to use a spray bottle with some baking soda and water to clean my oven. Now if you make the mixture too thick it can clog the spray bottle parts but you can also just use a simple rag with some soda and water on it. If you do choose to make a spray bottle mixture be sure and mix it well by shaking first before using. With you oven cold... contrary to those cleaners you buy at the store... with a cold oven use your baking soda mixture and spray the gunk. I like to do this once a day. Go ahead and keep on cooking as usual. No worries! The baking soda will slowly break down all that carbon and burned food gunk. And, baking soda is safe in case any gets in your food. In the end you will end up with a light powder which you can wipe off the floor of your oven easily. The key here is to apply the baking soda over and over and never scrub the oven itself until you see the powder on the floor of the oven ready to be wiped off.

So to conclude on Chemistry lesson: sodium bicarbonate which is baking soda eats carbon! YAH! Using this simple technique will yield you a green friendly and clean oven, in theory, given that you apply the baking soda water mixture often.

Note that the baking soda won't work unless you also add in the water, or H2O. This is the activating ingredient, so always apply wet baking soda.

Hope that helps all you folks with nasty ovens and I hope you enjoyed today's little chemistry lesson too!

Food for thought,

ArchAngel

Discounts for Persons of Need

We got a call today asking us if we discount for persons of need.

Yes, we do. In order to qualify for services, if you deem yourself a person of need we ask that you simply have your local clergyman, pastor, or minister (depending on your religious beliefs) or a local social service agency like Council on Aging, SS, WCCA, etc. to refer you to us. We have an application that you can fill out once you have been referred to us through them.

We believe in helping our fellow citizens and that God calls us to do unto others as we would have done to us. We cannot discount or give free services for all individuals, sadly, as we would love to do so. Therefore we will use the information given us via your clergyman or application information and make a decision from there. Please keep in mind that we are a business and have overhead but at the same time pray over each and every decision especially concerning volunteer work.

We ask that clergyman refer individuals to us when you see fit as well. We rely heavily upon your guidance and discretion in whom you refer.

These are tough times for everyone. We personally live on faith as well and have a large family we care for so we understand your plights. Just take the steps above and we will see if we can meet your needs.
Thank you so much and God bless!

ArchAngel Appliance Repair Service

NEWS YEAR'S CREATIVE WRITING CONTEST- for students

New Year’s Creative Writing Contest

We have a new contest for students under age 19. Here are the details:

Creative Writing Prompts: New Year's Eve

1. Have you ever been to one of the famous New Year's Eve sites like Times Square in New York? Talk about your experiences there if you have, and if you haven't, craft a story of your journey to a big event and what thoughts you had while there. Why do you think people put so much emphasis on one day of the year?
2. Compare and contrast one New Year's resolution that you've kept and one that you let slip by. How did you make sure that the one that worked stayed in your life and why did the other one fall away? If you had a choice (and you do) how could you get the absent one to work right now? How could what we learn in the Bible and from God help you to stick with your resolutions?
3. What are your top five resolutions that you would put into affect today if it was New Year's Eve? Write a story of you trying to accomplish them. Include some Biblical ideals that could help you to stick with your resolutions. Who knows, maybe you'll come up with some good ideas as a result.
4. In an attempt to drive back home for New Year's, your car has become stuck in a snow storm! You're not even exactly sure where you are, but you pull off an exit to wait it out at a diner. The snow does not stop. What happens next?
5. Have you ever opted for a non-tradition, away from the party New Year's Eve? Talk about that if you have, and if you haven't, craft a tale of an interesting event that most would consider off the beaten path for this type of celebration.
6. Create a character that is making a recap of his year on the evening of New Year's Eve while sitting at home. He is contemplating a massive change in his life and he is hoping to avoid that change by proving that his year was "good enough." Express his thoughts in a dialogue between him and an angel of God who was sent to help him.
Eligibility :ArchAngel Appliance Repair's New Year’s Writing Contest is open to legal resident students of Western North Carolina, who are of the age of majority in the jurisdiction in which they reside (under 19 years of age).

Promotion Period :The ArchAngel Appliance Repair's New Year’s Writing Contest ("Contest") starts on December 1, 2009 at 12:01 AM Eastern Time ("ET") and ends on January 15, 2010 at 11:59 PM ET ("Contest Period"). All entries Must be Postmarked by January 15, 2010.. Winner will be announced on January 23, 2010 via website announcement and phone call to winners. Prizes will be awarded.

How To Enter:
During the Contest Period, Submit a short story no longer than three pages typed or written. At the top of the page make sure to first write the question you have chosen to write about above, your name, grade you are in, address, and contact phone number. Also parents, please write a short sentence giving us permission to post your child’s entry on our website at www.archangelappliancerepair.com . We will only post your child’s full name if you give permission. Thanks!

*Only hard copies will be accepted. Please do not send emails.
We DO NOT ever open direct emails, only our contacts forms.
Mail to:

Attn: New Year’s Writing Contest, ArchAngel Appliance,
77 Evans Road, Hendersonville, North Carolina 28739.

Submissions will be judged on creativity, inspiration, uniqueness, how well you answer the topic you chose to write on, and grammatical issues depending on age by a third party judge.

Prize (s):1st. 2nd 3rd prizes to include
Certificate for Each winner &
One (1) Grand Prize will be awarded consisting of the following:
* Secret Grab Bag of Goodies and $25 Card Fun Depot
One (1) Second Place Prize will be awarded consisting of the following:
* Secret Grab Bag of Goodies and $15 Card Fun Depot
One (1) Child Winner Prize will be awarded consisting of the following:
* Secret Grab Bag of Goodies

GOOD LUCK!!!

*All entries become the property of the ArchAngel Appliance Repair and will not be returned to the entrant. Submission of an entry shall constitute the grant of a non-exclusive, royalty free license to the ArchAngel Appliance Repair, and its' sublicensees, to reproduce, display, prepare derivative works, distribute to the public by sale or other transfer, and to utilize the photograph submitted for any purpose, including but not limited to publication on the World Wide Web, interpretive publications, and commercial uses. Entrants agree to grant to Sponsor and Organizer an everlasting, royalty-free, assignable, exclusive license to use, utilize, replicate, alter, adapt, modify, publish, broadcast, translate, produce derivative works from, distribute, present, play, sublicense and exercise all copyright and other intellectual property rights with respect to your contribution worldwide and/or to include your contribution in other works in any media now known or later created forever.

NEED A NEW STOVE/ OVEN ELEMENT?

Have you ever gone to cook something and noticed your stove/oven just not heating like it used to? How about the lady we helped this week who went to clean her oven and upon touching the element it actually disintegrated in her hands! Wowzers, now that element really kicked the bucket!!!
You know oven elements just don't last forever. All that heat and cool, heat and cool tends to take an affect on metal! So, for those of you Do-It-Yourselfers here is a quick list on how to replace your oven element yourself.

How to Remove and Replace the Element

1. 
   First you will need to find your model number and manufacturer name. There is a page on our main website at www.archangelappliancerepair.com that can help you with this.
2. Next, go to Sears.com and check out their parts page using your model number. You can get the parts number you need here but I would order it from a different source.... expensive there. You can also see their diagrams of each model as well. You can phone us if you need assistance with this too as we will be selling parts soon.
3. ALWAYS Turn off the power to the oven at the breaker box and unplug the oven.
4. Next you want to remove the screws that secure the element to the oven and pull it four or five inches away from the wall (back wall).
5. Unscrew the screws that hold the wires to the prongs on the element. Make sure and pay attention to the way your wires are attached so you can reattach the new element in the same manner.
6. Yah! Now you can install your new oven element. Attach the wires as they were before making sure to secure the element to the back wall.
7. Last you can plug your oven back in and turn on the breaker.
8. It's a good idea to test your work. Sometimes the new element smokes a bit on the first heating. This is just a factory coating being burned off. So there are no worries there. I usually don't use it for cooking until I've let it cycle through at least one good time.

I hope that helped all you Do-It-Yourselfers!

God bless and Food for Thought,

ArchAngel

Appliance Repair/ Install Trainee Position

We are going to be interviewing for Appliance Repair and Installation Techinician Trainee positions beginning in early January 2010.

Job Description - Appliance Repair and Installation Technician Trainee
This position is a trainee position to become a repair technician responsible for the repair of appliances in the customer’s home.
Products repaired include the following home appliances: Washers & Dryers, Gas & Electric Stoves, Microwave Ovens, Dishwashers, Trash Compactors, Garbage Disposers, Refrigeration, and other major home appliances.
This position provides timely and quality repairs of customers’ products while maintaining high customer service. The technician is the first line contact with the customer and therefore represents our company.
Must be willing to train to troubleshoot, repair, install, and test the products.

Qualifications:
Must demonstrate prior work and or school experience to be able to prove ability to fulfill job requirements. We will train the right individual. Computer literate, Clean Driving Record a must. High School or Equivalent. Technical School and EPA certification a Plus.
Work as a dedicated team member to ensure fast, flexible and expert service to every customer.
Demonstrate a sense of urgency to meet customer time commitments-Punctuality
Successfully complete all training elements in satisfactory time frames and successfully PASS necessary state testing. Will Not be promoted to Full Service Technician until Lead Technician deems fit and ready to perform duties as well as fully complete all "training quadrants".
Be able to lift 70 + pounds on a continuous basis.
Be computer literate and able to learn computer programs of various natures.
Provide knowledgeable and courteous repair service. Be able to communicate satisfactorily with both customers and company team members.
Continuously look for methods to improve business performance and enhance the customer experience.
Maintain truck stock inventory within the prescribed company guidelines and standards. Once being promoted to Full Technician you will man your own truck but as a trainee you will ride along with another Full Technician.
Follow the truck maintenance schedule and keep a clean, organized truck
Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned- Additionally, technician trainee will provide inventory backup or office work when calls are not scheduled, not in training, or not doing field work. Trainee positions are to be aware watch and learn and to assist whenever possible in your hands-on learning.
Be willing to sign an employment contract detailing job description of the position being offered and accepted; The compensation that will be paid; Whether the employment is for a set length of time or at will; Specifics regarding vacation time and sick leave and whether such time accrues from year to year; And the responsibilities of both parties with regards to the work to be done and the work environment.

Benefits:
Trainees receive a hourly wage in relation to field trainee wages. Raises are given in relation to performance and or promotions. Medical and Insurance benefits are currently not available for Trainee Positions.

Part time position- hours to be discussed

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Sending a resume or application is in no way a promise of employment.

PRINT the Application found here: http://www.quintcareers.com/employment_application.pdf
DO NOT PUT YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER ON IT. APPLICATIONS WITH SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS WILL BE DESTROYED, SHREDDED.
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS WITH SSN ON THEM. IN THE EVENT WE INTERVIEW YOU, WE WILL THEN REQUEST YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER AND MORE PRIVATE INFORMATION.
LET ME REPEAT. DO NOT PLUT YOUR PRIVATE SSN NUMBER ON THE APPLICATION.
THANK YOU.
WE WILL RESPOND VIA MAIL OR PHONE SOMETIME JANUARY. PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE OFFICE.

WE DO NOT OPEN OR ACCEPT EMAIL EMPLOYMENT RESUMES.

PLEASE SEND RESUMES, COVER LETTER, APPLICATIONS TO
ARCHANGEL APPLIANCE REPAIR SERVICE
77 EVANS ROAD
HENDERSONVILLE NC 28739.
http://www.archangelappliancerepair.com/

Location: HENDERSON COUNTY
Compensation: TO BE DISCUSSED
This is a part-time job.
This is an internship job
Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
Please, no phone calls about this job!
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

RECALL: Crosley®, Frigidaire®, Kelvinator®, Kenmore®, Wascomat®, and White-Westinghouse® clothes washers fire hazard

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 30, 2009Release # 09-292
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 734-4519

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Firm’s Media Contact: (614) 761-2633

Sear’s Recall Hotline: (888)-549-5870

Frigidaire Recalls Clothes Washers Due to Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Crosley®, Frigidaire®, Kelvinator®, Kenmore®, Wascomat®, and White-Westinghouse® clothes washers

Units: About 35,000
Distributor: Frigidaire, of Cleveland, Ohio

Hazard: An internal defect in the washer’s drain pump can cause heat to build up, posing a fire hazard to the consumer.
Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall involves the Crosley®, Frigidaire®, Kelvinator®, Kenmore®, Wascomat®, and White-Westinghouse® top load washers, 3.1 cubic foot front load washers and laundry centers.
Product Type
Brand
Model
Serial Number
Top Load Washer
Crosley, Frigidaire, Kelvinator,White- Westinghouse
CTW100FW
GLWS1749FS
SWS833HS
FTW3011KW
KWS1349DS
SWX703HQ
FTW3014KW
MWS939AS
SWX703HS
FWS1233FS
SWS1233HQ
WWS833FS
FWS933FS
SWS1233HS
WWTW3000KW
GLWS1439FC
SWS1339HS

GLWS1439FS
SWS1649HS

XC90306228 to XC91606302
Front Load Washer
Crosley, Frigidaire, Wascomat,White- Westinghouse
CFW2000FW
FTF530FS
WE17N
FCCW3000FS
GLTF1570FS
WTF330HS
FTF1240FS
WE17M

XC90501765 to XC91607678
Laundry Center
Crosley, Frigidaire, Kenmore,White -Westinghouse
97812
CLCE900FW
GLET1142FS
97912
FEX831FS
GLGH1642FS
97962
FGX831FS
GLGT1031FS
C97812
FLGB8200FS
GLGT1142FS
C97912
GCET1031FS
MEX731CFS
C97962
GLEH1642FS
SWSG1031HS
CLCE500FW
GLET1031FS
SWXG831HS
XE85104013 to XE91603486
*Not all serial numbers within these ranges are affected.

Model and serial numbers can be located as follows:
Top load washer = open the product’s lid, and the model and serial number are located inside the product’s lid, on the top, right hand corner.
Front load washer = open the door, and the model and serial number are located with other information at the top, center.

Laundry center = open the door to the dryer, and the model and serial number are located on the outer edge of the door nearest the door’s handle.

Sold by: Sears and other retailers nationwide from February 2009 through May 2009 for between $300 and $1100.
Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the machine. Consumers should contact Frigidaire or Sears (if unit was purchased there) to schedule a free repair.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Frigidaire at (800) 734-4519 between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, or visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.laundrypumprecall.com/. For consumers who purchased their product at Sears, call Sears toll free at (888) 549-5870 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, or visit Sear’s Web site at http://www.sears.com/shc/s/nb_10153_12605_NB_CSrecalls?adCell=WF
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CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it by visiting https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed significantly to the decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (301) 595-7054. To join a CPSC e-mail subscription list, please go to https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx. Consumers can obtain recall and general safety information by logging on to CPSC's Web site at http://www.cpsc.gov/.

RECALL: Frigidaire and Kenmore Smoothtop Electric Ranges Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 27, 2009Release # 09-333
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 449-9812

Sears’ Recall Hotline: (800) 449-9810

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Firm Media Contact: (614) 761-2633 Frigidaire and Kenmore Smoothtop Electric Ranges Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Certain Frigidaire and Kenmore Elite Smoothtop Electric Ranges

Units: About 200,000
Manufacturer: Frigidaire, a division of Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Augusta, Ga.

Hazard: Depending on the model, the surface heating elements can: 1) turn on spontaneously without being switched on; 2) fail to turn off after being switched off; or, 3) heat to different temperatures than selected. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Frigidaire has received 126 reports of incidents, including four reports of minor burns and two reports of minor property damage.

Description: This recall involves Frigidaire, Frigidaire Gallery, Frigidaire Professional and Kenmore Elite smoothtop electric ranges with rotary knobs and digital displays. The following model and serial numbers are included in the recall:
Frigidaire (Serial Number Range VF122xxxxx - VF831xxxxx) and Models Beginning with
FEFBZ90GCFEFLMC55GCFEFLZ87GC
GLEF396ABGLEF396AQGLEF396ASGLEF396CQGLEF396CSGLEFM397DB
GLEFM397DQGLEFM397DSGLEFM97FPBGLEFM97FPWGLEFM97GPBGLEFM97GPW
LEEFM389FE
PLEF398ACPLEF398CCPLEF398DCPLEFM399DC
PLEFMZ99ECPLEFMZ99GCPLEFZ398ECPLEFZ398GC
Kenmore Elite (Serial Number Range VF122xxxxx – VF334xxxxx) and Models Beginning with
790.99012
790.99013
790.99014
790.99019
The model and serial number can be found by opening the range drawer at the base of the unit.

Sold at: Sears and other national chain and independent retailers nationwide from June 2001 through August 2009 for between $1,000 and $2,500.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled ranges immediately and contact Frigidaire or Sears to schedule a free repair.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Frigidaire at (800) 449-9812 between 8 a.m. and midnight ET Monday through Saturday or visit the firm’s recall Web site at http://www.smoothtoprangerecall.com/. Consumers who purchased their products at Sears should call Sears at (800) 449-9810 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday.
Sample of a smoothtop range with rotary knobs and digital displaysSerial plate is located by opening the range drawer at the bottom of the unit.
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CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it by visiting https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed significantly to the decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (301) 595-7054. To join a CPSC e-mail subscription list, please go to https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx. Consumers can obtain recall and general safety information by logging on to CPSC's Web site at http://www.cpsc.gov/.

Recall: Maytag Expands Recall Due to Fire Hazard (Maytag®, Magic Chef®, Performa by Maytag® and Crosley® brand)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 25, 2009
Release # 09-322
Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 533-9817
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Maytag Expands Recall of Refrigerators Due to Fire HazardWASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product.
Name of Product: Maytag®, Magic Chef®, Performa by Maytag® and Crosley® brand refrigerators

Units: About 46,000 (1.6 million units were previously recalled March 2009)
Manufacturer: Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa

Hazard: An electrical failure in the relay, the component that turns on the refrigerator’s compressor, can cause overheating and pose a serious fire hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: Maytag has received 23 additional reports of refrigerator relay ignition, including 4 reports of property damage ranging from smoke damage to extensive kitchen damage.

Description: The recall includes certain Maytag®, Magic Chef®, Performa by Maytag® and Crosley® brand side-by-side and top freezer refrigerators. The affected refrigerators were manufactured in black, bisque, white and stainless steel. They have model and serial numbers printed on a label located on the top middle or left upper side of the refrigerator liner and have the following model and serial number combinations:

Serial Numbers ENDING with
AND Model Numbers BEGINNING with
Side by SideRefrigerators
CN, CP, YY, YZ
MZ
Top FreezerRefrigerators
CA, CC, CE, CG, ZB, ZD, ZF, ZH
CT15G4, CTB152, CTL151, CTM152,CTN151, MTB195, MTB215, MTB245,MTF195, MTF215, PTB155, PTB175,PTB195, PTB215

Refrigerators with freezers on the bottom are not included in this recall.
Sold at: Department and appliance stores and by homebuilders nationwide from September 2000 through May 2004 for between about $350 and $1,600.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact Maytag to determine if their refrigerator is included in the recall and if so, to schedule a free in-home repair. Consumers should not return the refrigerator to the retailer where it was purchased.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Maytag toll-free at (866) 533-9817 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at https://repair.maytag.com/repair/default.jsp
Representative Models:Figure 1: Side by Side modelFigure 2: Top Freezer modelFigure 3: Model/Serial Label
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CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it by visiting https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed significantly to the decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (301) 595-7054. To join a CPSC e-mail subscription list, please go to https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx. Consumers can obtain recall and general safety information by logging on to CPSC's Web site at http://www.cpsc.gov/.

RECALL: Samsung™ Over-the-Range Microwaves Recalled Due to Shock Hazard

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 5, 2009Release # 10-031
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 402-6974
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Samsung™ Over-the-Range Microwaves Recalled Due to Shock Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Samsung Over-the-Range Microwave Ovens
Units: About 43,000
Importer: Samsung Electronics America Inc., of Ridgefield Park, N.J.
Hazard: If an installation bolt comes in contact with an electrical component inside the unit and the microwave is plugged into an ungrounded outlet, it could create a shock hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recall involves Samsung 1000 watt over-the-range microwave ovens. The following model and serial numbers are included in this recall:
Affected production lots
Affected Serial Number Range

From serial number
To serial number
All SMH9151x produced from January through May 2009:
xxxxxxxS1xxxxxx
xxxxxxxS5xxxxxx

Some products produced in June were also affected:
From serial number
To serial number
SMH9151B
xxxxxxOS600001xxxxxxTS600001
xxxxxxOS600100xxxxxxTS601100
SMH9151S
xxxxxxTS600001
xxxxxxTS601386
SMH9151ST
xxxxxxTS600001
xxxxxxTS600330
SMH9151STE
xxxxxxTS600001
xxxxxxTS600330
SMH9151W
xxxxxxOS600001xxxxxxTS600001
xxxxxxOS600200xxxxxxTS602055
Sold at: Retail stores nationwide from January 2009 through July 2009 for between $180 and $200.
Manufactured in: Malaysia
Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled product, and contact Samsung to schedule a free repair.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Samsung toll-free at (888) 402-6974 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET 7 days a week, or visit the firm's Web site at www.samsung.com/otrrecall
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CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it by visiting https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed significantly to the decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (301) 595-7054. To join a CPSC e-mail subscription list, please go to https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx. Consumers can obtain recall and general safety information by logging on to CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.

APPLIANCE RECALLS- ELECTROLUX GAS RANGE

It's important to keep up with the latest in appliance recalls for your own safety and the safety of your loved ones. Being in the business, we try to keep up with this as well. Here is a link where you too can stay up to date on the latest in government recalls: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/category/household.html

Here is the first we are posting and I will post them for you to peruse and to help keep you safe in the coming blog posts.

Food for thought, ArchAngel

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  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 24, 2009Release # 10-048
Electrolux Recall Hotline: (888) 360-8557 Sears Recall Hotline: (800) 733-2299CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Electrolux Media Contact: (614) 761-2633

Electrolux ICON® and Kenmore PRO® Gas Ranges Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Electrolux ICON and Kenmore Pro 30” Gas Ranges
Units: About 900
Manufacturer: Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Augusta, Ga.
Hazard: An incorrect part allows more fuel to pass to the range’s oven than can be burned efficiently, causing incomplete combustion and the release of carbon monoxide. This poses a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Electrolux has received four reports of incidents involving carbon monoxide being released from the recalled gas range. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The following Electrolux ICON and Kenmore PRO 30” free-standing gas range model and serial numbers are included in this recall. For Electrolux ICON, the model and serial numbers are located on the back of the range. For the Kenmore PRO, the model and serial numbers are located near the base of the range just below the bottom right portion of the oven door and also on the back of the range. Not all serial numbers within these ranges are included in the recall.
Brand
Model
Serial Number Range
Electrolux ICON Gas Range
E30GF74HPS
NF83000000 – NF93633000
Kenmore PRO 30” Gas Range
790.76913800790.76913801
Sold at: Appliance retailers nationwide from August 2008 through October 2009 for between $2,500 and $3,500.
Manufactured in: Canada
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the range’s oven and contact Electrolux for the Electrolux ICON or Sears for the Kenmore PRO to schedule a free repair. Consumers can continue to use the cooktop (top burners) and the broiler as well as any clock and/or timer functions.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Electrolux toll-free at (888) 360-8557 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and on Saturdays between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., or visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.gasrangeorifice.com/. Consumers with Kenmore PRO brand ranges should call Sears toll-free at (800) 733-2299 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday.

CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it by visiting https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed significantly to the decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (301) 595-7054. To join a CPSC e-mail subscription list, please go to https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx. Consumers can obtain recall and general safety information by logging on to CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.

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