Health Canada has issued a sizeable recall of electric radiant heat cooktops because there’s a risk the appliance could turn on spontaneously, posing a fire hazard in kitchens across the country.
According to the agency, the Whirlpool, KitchenAid and JennAir electric cooktops “may become energized without consumer interaction.”
Approximately 2,838 units were sold in Canada from March 2017 to August 2019.
Whirlpool says owners can contact them to arrange a free replacement.
Here is a full list of the affected models: