Best Buy Recalls Insignia Gas Ranges Due to Fire Hazard
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Best Buy is recalling about 3,820 Insignia gas ranges after the front-mounted knobs were found to activate accidentally, posing a fire hazard.
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What Happened
Best Buy is recalling Insignia gas ranges because the front-mounted knobs can be activated accidentally by humans or pets, posing a risk of serious injury from a fire hazard.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves Insignia Front Control Gas Ranges with model numbers NS-RGFGSS1 and NS-RGFCGS2. The recalled ranges are stainless steel with five front knobs and the "Insignia" label on the bottom of the oven door. A model number label is located on the inside of the range's bottom drawer. About 3,820 units were sold in the United States, and about 700 were sold in Canada. The ranges were sold at Best Buy stores nationwide and online at www.bestbuy.com from November 2020 through March 2026 for between $280 and $1,470.
What You Should Do
Consumers should stop using the recalled ranges immediately and visit Best Buy's recall website at https://www.recallrtr.com/range to participate in the recall. The firm is offering a free set of compatible knob covers. Consumers are advised to keep children and pets away from the knobs, check that knobs are off before leaving home or going to bed, and not leave objects on the range when not in use. Contact Best Buy at 800-566-7498 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.bestbuy.com/productrecalls for more information.
Why This Matters
The hazard involves a risk of serious injury from fire due to accidental knob activation, though the firm has received only one report of accidental activation and no injuries.
Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Best-Buy-Recalls-Insignia-Gas-Ranges-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-from-a-Fire-Hazard (CPSC Recall Number 26606)
Original source: CPSC Official Notice ↗
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