About 200,000 Frigidaire and Kenmore Smoothtop Electric Ranges are recalled.

Depending on the model, the surface heating elements can: 1) turn on spontaneously without being switched on; 2) fail to turn off after being switched off; or, 3) heat to different temperatures than selected. Frigidaire has received 126 reports of incidents.

This recall involves Frigidaire, Frigidaire Gallery, Frigidaire Professional and Kenmore Elite smoothtop electric ranges with rotary knobs and digital displays. They were available in a variety of model and serial numbers.
 
They were sold at chain and independent retailers nationwide from June 2001 through August 2009 for between $1,000 and $2,500.

Consumers should stop using the recalled ranges immediately and contact the company for a free repair. For additional information, contact Frigidaire at (800) 449-9812 between 8 a.m. and midnight ET Monday through Saturday or visit the firm's recall Web site at www.smoothtoprangerecall.com