SaferProducts incident

Failure type

Fire / ignition

Incident narrative

SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20260724-9C6BC-2147313433. Severity: Incident, No Injury. Product: Kenmore Elite 790.41053101 (Product Description The product involved is a Kenmore Elite freestanding electric smooth-top range manufactured by Electrolux under the Kenmore brand. Brand: Kenmore Elite Appliance Type: Electric Freestanding Range Cooktop: Ceramic glass smooth-top electric cooktop Oven Type: Single electric convection oven with self-cleaning capability Model Number: 790.41053101 Serial Number: NF40625506). Incident: On July 23, 2026, I was using my Kenmore Elite electric range (Model 790.41053101, Serial NF40625506) to toast bread on a flat pizza pan using the oven. While the oven was operating, I observed intense electrical arcing coming from the bottom interior of the oven cavity. The arcing continued continuously and did not stop until I manually turned the oven off. At no time did the home's circuit breaker trip or otherwise disconnect power to the appliance. The electrical arcing was severe enough to melt completely through the bottom of the oven cavity, leaving a hole in the interior floor of the oven. I have photographs documenting the damage. Based on what I observed, I believe the arcing would have continued indefinitely had I not turned the oven off. Because the circuit breaker did not trip, I am concerned that the appliance could have overheated and started a kitchen fire, creating a significant fire hazard. There were no personal injuries, but the appliance sustained extensive damage and is no longer safe to use. I am submitting this report because I believe this represents a serious electrical safety defect that could pose a fire risk to other consumers.