December 10, 2025 – A recent incident report details severe safety concerns with the Frigidaire GCRG3060AFB gas stove, citing persistent gas leaks, fire hazards from easily activated burners, and critical control panel malfunctions. The consumer reported experiencing gas filling their home multiple times, culminating in a pet accidentally activating a burner, leading to hours of unattended flames. Subsequent issues included the stove beeping, displaying error codes, and locking controls, with the manufacturer reportedly taking no action despite repeated complaints.
Product Details
Incident Overview
The consumer reported ongoing issues with their Frigidaire GCRG3060AFB gas stove since its installation. A primary concern centered on the gas burner knobs, which reportedly turn on with a very slight nudge, making them susceptible to accidental activation. This flaw led to several alarming instances where the consumer returned home to find their house filled with gas. In one particularly dangerous event, the consumer’s dog inadvertently bumped a knob, causing a range burner to activate and remain on full blast with flames for several hours without supervision. The consumer stated that the manufacturer provided no assistance or resolution regarding these initial safety concerns.
In 2025, new problems emerged with the same appliance. The range began to emit beeping sounds and displayed “trailing 6’s” on its digital interface. Attempts to press the timer button were unresponsive, and the preheating cycle for the oven significantly lengthened, reportedly taking at least 20 minutes. Subsequently, the stove’s controls locked, rendering the appliance partially inoperable. The consumer noted that this was not an isolated incident and again reported that the manufacturer took no action to address these critical malfunctions.
Safety Concerns
The reported incident with the Frigidaire GCRG3060AFB gas stove highlights several severe and immediate safety concerns:
- Gas Leak and Explosion Risk: The ease with which burners can be accidentally activated poses an extreme gas leak hazard. Unnoticed gas leaks can quickly accumulate in enclosed spaces, leading to the risk of asphyxiation, severe respiratory issues, and, most critically, a catastrophic explosion if an ignition source is present.
- Fire Hazard and Property Damage: An unattended burner operating on “full blast with flames for several hours,” as described, creates an immense fire risk. This can lead to the ignition of nearby flammable materials (curtains, paper products, clothing), causing extensive property damage, structural fires, and potential loss of the entire residence.
- Burn Injuries: Exposed, unattended flames present a direct burn hazard to anyone, including children and pets, who might come into contact with the hot surface or flame.
- Control Malfunction and Unpredictable Operation: The subsequent issues of beeping, error codes (“trailing 6’s”), prolonged preheating, and locked controls indicate a fundamental failure in the appliance’s safety and operational systems. This loss of control can lead to unpredictable behavior, making the stove unsafe to use and potentially exacerbating the risks of gas leaks or fires.
- Risk to Vulnerable Individuals and Pets: The incident where a pet accidentally activated a burner underscores the particular danger these design flaws pose to children, pets, or individuals with limited mobility or cognitive impairment who may not recognize or be able to mitigate the hazard.
What Consumers Should Do
If you own a Frigidaire GCRG3060AFB gas stove or a similar model experiencing these issues, please take the following urgent steps:
- Immediate Safety Measures:
* If you smell gas: Immediately evacuate everyone from the house, including pets. Do not turn lights on or off, use phones, or operate any electrical appliances. Once outside, call your gas company or emergency services (911) from a safe distance.
* If you suspect burner activation: Check all stove knobs to ensure they are in the “off” position. If a burner is on unintentionally, turn it off immediately if it’s safe to do so. If you cannot turn it off or suspect a gas leak, follow the steps above.
- Check Your Product: Locate the model number of your Frigidaire gas stove. This is typically found on a sticker around the oven door frame, on the back of the range, or in the storage drawer area. Verify if your model matches GCRG3060AFB.
- Discontinue Use (if affected): If your Frigidaire GCRG3060AFB stove exhibits easily activated knobs, gas leaks, or control panel malfunctions (beeping, error codes, unresponsive buttons, locked controls), immediately stop using the appliance.
- Prevention Measures:
* Consider installing aftermarket child safety locks for stove knobs to prevent accidental activation, especially if children or pets are in the home.
* Ensure proper ventilation in your kitchen and consider installing a carbon monoxide detector.
* Always supervise cooking and never leave an active burner unattended.
- Report the Incident: If you have experienced similar issues, report them to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at their website (www.cpsc.gov) or by calling 800-638-2772. This helps authorities track incidents and potentially initiate recalls.
Manufacturer’s Response
According to the incident report, the official “Manufacturer Response” status is “Unknown.” However, the consumer explicitly stated in the incident details that the manufacturer “did nothing” after initial reports of faulty knobs and gas leaks, and again “did nothing” when the range began beeping, displaying error codes, and locking controls in 2025. This indicates a lack of satisfactory resolution for the consumer despite repeated attempts to address critical safety defects.
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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.