January 7, 2026 – A serious and repeated safety failure involving two separate brand-new Frigidaire Professional Series gas ovens, model PCFG3080AFF, has been reported, including a near-injury flash ignition event. Consumers are urged to exercise extreme caution if they own this model due to the potential for gas leaks, fire, and explosion.
Product Details
Incident Overview
The incident report details a critical safety failure involving two distinct units of the Frigidaire Professional Series gas oven, model PCFG3080AFF. The first unit was installed on November 17th. After approximately 23 cooking cycles, the oven’s flame unexpectedly extinguished during operation. Following the flame extinguishment, gas continued to be released into the oven cavity. A distinct “puff” sound was heard, and the oven shut off, but the continued gas flow led to gas filling both the oven and the surrounding household.
Upon investigating the issue, the user’s husband opened the oven door and was immediately met with a large red burst of flame. This flash ignition event narrowly missed causing serious facial burns, with his face reportedly “nearly singed.” This event highlights the extreme danger posed by the continued release of gas after flame loss.
Following this alarming incident, Frigidaire replaced the defective unit with an identical model, PCFG3080AFF. Disturbingly, the replacement unit subsequently experienced the exact same failure mode: flame extinguishment followed by uncontrolled gas release. This repeated malfunction created identical dangerous conditions, reinforcing concerns about a systemic defect within the product line.
Safety Concerns
This incident points to severe safety concerns related to gas ovens, specifically the Frigidaire Professional Series model PCFG3080AFF:
- Immediate Dangers: The primary and most critical danger is the uncontrolled release of natural gas, which is highly flammable. When the oven flame extinguishes but gas continues to flow, it accumulates within the oven cavity and can quickly fill the kitchen and surrounding areas. This creates an extremely volatile environment. The flash ignition event described, where opening the oven door led to a burst of flame, demonstrates the immediate risk of severe burns, particularly to the face and hands. Such an event could also quickly escalate into a full-scale kitchen or house fire.
- Risk of Explosion: An accumulation of natural gas in an enclosed space, if ignited, can lead to a catastrophic explosion. Even a small spark from opening an appliance, turning on a light switch, or static electricity could trigger an explosion, resulting in widespread structural damage, severe injury, or death.
- Systemic Defect: The fact that two separate, brand-new appliances of the same model failed in an identical and dangerous manner strongly suggests a systemic manufacturing defect. This could involve critical components such as the ignition system, the gas valve, or the flame-failure safety mechanism designed to shut off gas flow if the flame is lost. This implies that the risk is not isolated to a single faulty unit but potentially affects a broader batch or the entire production run of this specific model.
- Who Might Be Affected: Anyone owning or operating this specific oven model is at risk. This includes homeowners, renters, and anyone in a household where the appliance is installed. Children, the elderly, or individuals with limited mobility might be particularly vulnerable if they are unable to quickly respond to a gas leak or fire.
- Property Damage Potential: Beyond personal injury, the potential for extensive property damage is immense. A gas-related fire or explosion can completely destroy a kitchen or an entire home, leading to significant financial loss and long-term disruption.
What Consumers Should Do
Given the serious nature of these reported incidents, consumers who own a Frigidaire Professional Series Oven, model PCFG3080AFF, should take immediate action:
- Immediate Steps if Gas Odor is Detected:
* Do not attempt to operate the oven or any other electrical appliances.
* Do not turn lights on or off.
* Evacuate everyone from the house immediately.
* Once safely outside, call 911 or your local emergency gas service provider from a neighbor’s phone or cell phone.
* Do not re-enter your home until emergency personnel have confirmed it is safe.
- Check Your Product: Verify if you own the Frigidaire Professional Series Oven model PCFG3080AFF. The model number is typically found on a label around the oven door frame, behind the bottom storage drawer, or on the back of the range.
- Discontinue Use: If you own this model and have experienced similar issues, or even if you haven’t but are concerned about the reported defect, it is strongly advised to cease using the gas oven immediately until a thorough inspection and resolution from the manufacturer is provided.
- Prevention Measures: Ensure you have working carbon monoxide detectors and natural gas detectors installed in your home, especially near gas appliances. While these won’t prevent a leak, they can provide an early warning.
- Reporting Procedures:
* Contact Frigidaire/Electrolux: Report any issues or concerns directly to the manufacturer.
* Report to the CPSC: File a report with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at www.SaferProducts.gov. Your report helps identify dangerous products and can lead to recalls.
Manufacturer’s Response
The manufacturer, ELECTROLUX/WHITE CONSOLIDATED, has acknowledged the incident report. Further details regarding their investigation or proposed solutions are not available at this time.
Legal Help Available
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Note: This information is based on incident reports provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. If you find information that is incorrect, please contact us immediately so we can correct the post to reflect accurate information.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. This article is based on publicly available incident reports. The incidents mentioned have not necessarily been independently verified or adjudicated.