Viking Range Igniter Continuous Sparking Recall

Recall Overview

This is an official product recall. Viking Range, LLC, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is recalling select Viking gas range models equipped with a specific batch of surface igniter modules. A firmware and hardware defect in the affected igniter control boards may cause the igniter to spark continuously — even when all burner control knobs are in the fully OFF position — presenting a risk of unintended ignition, electrical arcing, and fire.

Affected Viking Gas Range Models

This recall applies to Viking Professional 7 Series and Viking 5 Series 36-inch and 48-inch freestanding and pro-style gas ranges with the following model prefixes manufactured between October 2021 and April 2024:

  • VGR7486 series (all suffix variants, 48-inch)
  • VGR7366 series (all suffix variants, 36-inch)
  • VGR5486 series (all suffix variants, 48-inch)
  • VGR5366 series (all suffix variants, 36-inch)

To confirm whether your unit is included in this recall, locate the model and serial number label (on the inner door frame or behind the storage drawer) and compare with the affected production window. You may also enter your serial number at vikingrange.com/recall.

Risk Level

Urgency: CRITICAL — STOP USE IMMEDIATELY if continuous sparking is observed. Continuous sparking near gas burners or grease residue significantly increases the risk of uncontrolled ignition and fire.

Symptoms

  • Audible clicking or sparking sounds when all burner knobs are in the OFF position
  • Visible sparking at one or more burner igniters without any knob turned
  • Igniter clicking that does not stop after a burner is turned off
  • Intermittent sparking at random intervals during the day or night

Required Actions

  1. Stop using the range immediately if you are experiencing continuous sparking.
  2. Turn off the gas supply valve behind the range as a precautionary measure.
  3. Contact Viking Appliance Customer Support at 1-888-VIKING-1 to initiate your recall service appointment. Recall repairs are provided at no cost to the consumer.
  4. A Viking-authorized technician will replace the igniter control module with a corrected assembly. The repair takes approximately 1 hour and does not require extended downtime.
  5. Do not attempt to disable the igniter yourself — this can introduce additional hazards and does not address the root cause.

Viking Range, LLC is directly contacting registered owners of affected units. If you have not received a recall notification and believe your unit is affected, contact us at 1-888-VIKING-1 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, or visit vikingrange.com/recall for full details.

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