Consumer warning issued after hundreds of oven doors shatter without warning: ‘Sounded like a small bomb went off’
A consumer warning has been issued after numerous reports of oven doors shattering unexpectedly, even when the appliances are turned off. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has received 386 complaints, including 40 injury reports, primarily involving Frigidaire ovens. Experts are urging manufacturers to address the issue and ensure consumer safety.
- ▪The Consumer Product Safety Commission received 386 complaints about oven doors shattering unexpectedly.
- ▪Most complaints involved Frigidaire products, with other brands like GE, Whirlpool, LG, and Samsung also reported.
- ▪Experts are calling for manufacturers to be transparent and take action to prevent further incidents.
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Tech Consumer warning issued after hundreds of oven doors shatter without warning: ‘Sounded like a small bomb went off’ By Ben Cost Published May 21, 2026, 11:43 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google These ovens may not be all they’re cracked up to be. A watchdog has issued a warning after uncovering hundreds of reports of oven doors shattering without warning — even when they were turned off. According to a Consumer Reports probe, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) received 386 complaints — including 40 injury reports — regarding the potential defect between January 2025 and March 2026.
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