AGA and La Cornue Dual Fuel Ranges Recalled Over Gas Leak, Fire and Explosion Risk
On September 10, 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and AGA Rangemaster announced a dual fuel range recall that owners should treat as urgent: a missing cap on the gas test port can let raw gas escape, creating a risk of serious injury or death from fire or explosion. The recall (number 26-756) covers about 3,992 high-end ranges sold in the United States, plus roughly 336 in Canada, and the agency’s guidance is unusually direct — shut off the gas supply to the appliance right away.
What happened
AGA Rangemaster Limited, based in the United Kingdom, manufactured the affected ranges, which were sold through authorized appliance dealers nationwide from March 2025 through July 2026. These are premium built-in and freestanding cooking ranges, priced from roughly $6,000 to $20,000, and they carry well-known luxury names across three product families.
- AGA Elise series: models AEL361DF and AEL481DF.
- AGA Mercury series: models AMC36DF and AMC48DF.
- La Cornue CornuFé series: models LAC9 and LAC1.
According to the CPSC, the defect is a cap that is missing from the gas test port — a small fitting that is supposed to be sealed after the appliance is checked. Without that cap in place, gas can leak from the port. Because natural gas and propane are both highly flammable, a leak inside or behind a kitchen appliance can build up and ignite from an open flame, an electric spark, or even a pilot light, which is why the agency frames the danger as one of fire or explosion. AGA Rangemaster produced the recalled units between March 19, 2025 and July 24, 2026.
As of the recall announcement, no injuries or incidents had been reported. That is good news, but it does not lower the stakes: gas-leak hazards are among the recall categories where a single failure can be catastrophic, and the absence of reported harm often reflects timing rather than a low risk.
Why this dual fuel range recall matters for safety
Gas leaks are a distinct kind of home hazard because the danger is invisible, odor is your main warning, and the consequences scale quickly. A slow leak can go unnoticed until gas accumulates in an enclosed space; then an ordinary spark becomes an ignition source. Unlike a tip-over or a laceration risk, where the hazard is confined to the person using the product, a range fire or explosion can endanger everyone in the home and neighboring units in multi-family buildings.
There is a second reason this recall deserves attention. These are expensive, professionally installed ranges that owners tend to keep for many years and rarely think about once installed. That is exactly the profile of a product where a safety notice can be missed — the appliance is working, the kitchen looks fine, and nothing seems wrong. A missing test-port cap is not something a homeowner would notice in daily use, which is why acting on the recall notice, rather than waiting for a problem, is the safe path.
It is also worth noting that this is not an isolated pattern. Freestanding and dual fuel gas ranges from other premium brands have been recalled in recent years over gas-leak and fire concerns, a reminder that high price does not remove the need to register appliances and watch for safety notices.
What you should do now
If you own one of the recalled AGA or La Cornue ranges, the CPSC and AGA Rangemaster lay out a clear sequence. The first step is the most important, and it protects you before any repair is scheduled.
- Shut off the gas supply immediately. Turning off the gas to the appliance removes the leak risk while you confirm whether your unit is affected and arrange service.
- Find your model and serial number. They are printed on the rating plate, located on the bottom panel underneath the storage drawer.
- Check your recall status online. AGA owners can use www.agarangeusa.com/testcap-recall and La Cornue owners can use www.lacornueusa.com/testcap-recall to confirm whether their range is included.
- Schedule the free repair. AGA Rangemaster is providing a no-cost inspection and repair by a certified technician. Do not attempt to inspect or reinstall the test-port cap yourself.
- Use the electric oven only, if at all. On a dual fuel range the oven runs on electricity, but the gas surface burners should not be used until the range has been inspected and repaired.
What to do. Shut off the gas to the range now, confirm your model on the rating plate under the storage drawer, and contact AGA Rangemaster at 888-257-7912 to arrange a free certified repair before using the gas burners again.
AGA Rangemaster’s toll-free line is 888-257-7912, staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. If you ever smell gas, do not switch anything electrical on or off, leave the home, and call your gas utility or 911 from outside — those are standard gas-safety steps that apply well beyond this recall.
Context and what’s next
This recall was one of several the CPSC posted on September 10, 2026, spanning choking, lead, electrocution, and flammability hazards across toys, small appliances, and home goods. The gas-range notice stands out because of the severity of the potential outcome and because the fix is straightforward once the range is identified: a certified technician restores the missing seal.
For owners, the practical takeaway is to act rather than assume. Recalls of high-end appliances often see low return-and-repair rates simply because owners never learn about them. Registering appliances at purchase, keeping an eye on CPSC recall notices, and treating any gas-related recall as time-sensitive are the habits that keep a rare defect from becoming a tragedy. If you rent, or if the range came with a home you purchased, pass the notice along to your landlord or check the model yourself — the person who installed the appliance may not be the one cooking on it today.
Disclaimer: This article is for general safety information only and is not professional, legal, or installation advice. Product details, model lists, and remedies can change as a recall is updated. Always confirm your specific model and the current instructions directly with the CPSC and AGA Rangemaster before taking action, and contact a qualified professional or your gas utility for any suspected gas leak.
Sources: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission — AGA Rangemaster dual fuel range recall (26-756); Health Canada / Government of Canada recall notice; CPSC Recalls and Product Safety Warnings.
