CPSC Recalls 4,000 Luxury AGA and La Cornue Dual Fuel Ranges Over Gas Leak Hazard

The safety of a high-end kitchen appliance is decided not on the showroom floor, but during the installation pressure test. For nearly 4,000 luxury dual fuel ranges manufactured by AGA Rangemaster, a missing gas manifold testing component—specifically, a small cap on the test port—has compromised that critical step. Without that cap, gas can escape directly from the port once the unit is connected to a home's supply line, creating an immediate fire and explosion hazard behind the cabinetry.[1][4]

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada issued joint recall notices on September 10, 2026, covering six specific models sold under the AGA and La Cornue brands. The affected units were manufactured in the United Kingdom between March 19, 2025, and July 24, 2026. The recall encompasses roughly 3,992 ranges sold in the United States and another 261 to 336 units distributed across Canada.[1][4][5][7]

For homeowners who recently installed one of these appliances—which retail between $6,000 and $20,000—the immediate directive is unambiguous. Owners must locate the gas supply valve behind or beside the range and shut it off completely. Because these are dual fuel models, the electric oven sections remain entirely safe to operate, but the gas surface burners must stay dark until a certified technician can verify the manifold is sealed.[1][2][6]

The mechanical nature of the defect makes it particularly insidious for a homeowner to detect. The test port is used only during factory assembly and initial installation to verify pressure tolerances. It serves no function during daily cooking. Consequently, the burners will still light, the oven will still heat, and the appliance will appear to operate normally, even as gas steadily leaks from a fitting that nobody looks at.[4][7]

"While not required for normal operation, the component is needed during installation pressure testing," Health Canada officials noted in their Thursday alert. "If it is missing, gas can leak from the test port when connected to a gas supply, creating a fire hazard."[4]

The recall covers the 36-inch and 48-inch widths of the AGA Elise and Mercury series, as well as the 36-inch and 43-inch widths of the La Cornue CornuFé and Albertine lines. The specific model numbers affected are AEL361DF, AEL481DF, AMC36DF, AMC48DF, LAC9, and LAC1. The safety notice applies to all color variations, trim options, burner configurations, and gas types—meaning a custom finish or a liquid propane conversion does not exempt a unit from the recall.[1][3][7]

To confirm whether a specific range is included, owners must check the serial number and manufacturing date printed on the appliance's rating plate. On these models, that plate is located on the bottom panel directly underneath the storage drawer. AGA Rangemaster has established dedicated recall portals at agarangeusa.com and lacornueusa.com where owners can input their serial numbers to verify their status.[1][3]

If a range falls within the affected production window, AGA Rangemaster will dispatch a certified technician to conduct a free in-home inspection and install the missing test port cap if required. The company has instructed owners not to attempt the repair themselves. As of mid-August 2026, the manufacturer reported no incidents or injuries related to the defect in either the United States or Canada, catching the assembly error before any units failed in the field.[1][4]