Frigidaire Class Action Lawsuit Claims Oven Recall Did Not Adequately Reimburse Consumers

Ranges were recalled in March 2026, following dozens of reports of delayed ignition and burn injuries.

An Illinois woman has filed a class action lawsuit alleging Electrolux knowingly sold defective Frigidaire gas ovens with a delayed ignition defect that allowed gas to build up, which could result in flames shooting out of the oven.

The complaint (PDF) was brought by Megan Kelly in the U.S. District Court for the District of Illinois on May 29, naming Electrolux Consumer Products Inc. as the sole defendant.

Kelly claims Electrolux knew of a design defect plaguing its Frigidaire gas ranges since at least 2025, yet failed to issue a prompt recall or warn consumers of the problem. The lawsuit further indicates the issue led to a number of injuries linked to Electrolux Frigidaire gas ranges in recent years.

Earlier this year, a separate wrongful death lawsuit alleged a 62-year-old woman died in a house fire caused by the same Frigidaire range defect. According to that complaint, gas was able to build up inside the appliance and ignite, sparking the fatal fire.

Electrolux issued a Frigidaire range recall in March, after reports of at least 30 burn injuries. The recall affected nearly 175,000 units.

Frigidaire Class Action Lawsuit

Kelly’s lawsuit indicates she purchased a Frigidaire range in December 2025 from Home Depot for $1,300. She states that neither Home Depot nor Electrolux provided a warning about the defect at the time.

By the end of December 2025, Kelly notes her house had a continuous smell of gas while the oven was in use. Additionally, the oven would fill with gas, and once the burner ignited, it would cause a loud sound. If the oven door was open, a large flame would shoot from the oven through the open door.

Kelly indicates she contacted the gas company to inspect the pipes in the home. However, the company determined the pipes were safe and operating normally, indicating that the range was likely the cause of the problem.

In January 2026, the plaintiff claims to have contacted a local plumber for a second opinion who told her the same thing. She then says that she contacted Home Depot and reported the issue. However, neither Home Depot nor Electrolux offered a solution to the issue.

Kelly’s complaint alleges Electrolux knew about the range defect for years before it issued the recall in March, having received at least 62 reports of the delayed ignition problem and 30 reports of burn injuries due to the defect.

In addition, the company received other complaints, repair orders, warranty claims and orders for replacement, all of which should have indicated there was a problem with the ranges’ design. The complaint indicates Electrolux also tracks online complaints, monitors forums, message boards and review pages, suggesting Electrolux was aware of the problem by at least mid-2025.

The lawsuit asserts that the Frigidaire range is unreasonably dangerous and cannot be used for its intended use, despite being advertised as safe and reliable. Furthermore, the company refused to provide a refund for the defective ranges and only offered a scheduled home installation of a new bake burner.

“Defendant concealed the fact that Frigidaire ranges contain a serious safety hazard and risk to property and marketed its products as reliable, safe, and of high quality. Plaintiff and Class members reasonably relied on Defendant’s marketing and representations in purchasing Frigidaire ranges. As a result of Defendant’s deception, Plaintiff and Class members were deprived of the benefit of their bargain.”

— Megan Kelly v. Electrolux Consumer Products Inc.

The class action lawsuit raises allegations of breach of express warranty, breach of implied warranty of merchantability, unjust enrichment, and violation of the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act.

Kelly seeks class certification for the complaint, holding Electrolux financially responsible for notifying all consumers of the defect and repairing the defect, as well as compensating class members for repairs or the full purchase price for the ranges, compensatory damages, restitution and attorneys’ fees.

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