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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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What owners actually said
2 reports
Mileage unknown · Sep 15, 1999
Equipment
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH A MAGIC CHIEF STOVE TOP. WHENEVER USED WITH ANY PAN, THE HEAT PREVENTS THE KNOB FROM TURNING OFF GAS. MUST GO OUTSIDE TO TURN OFF MAIN LINE, LET THE TOP COOL AND THEN USE THE KNOB TO TURN OFF GAS. CONSUMER BEEN BACK AND FORTH TO DEALER & MANUFACTURER, AND BOTH ARE AVOIDING THE RESPONSIBILITY OF DOING SOMET…
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ONGOING PROBLEM WITH A MAGIC CHIEF STOVE TOP. WHENEVER USED WITH ANY PAN, THE HEAT PREVENTS THE KNOB FROM TURNING OFF GAS. MUST GO OUTSIDE TO TURN OFF MAIN LINE, LET THE TOP COOL AND THEN USE THE KNOB TO TURN OFF GAS. CONSUMER BEEN BACK AND FORTH TO DEALER & MANUFACTURER, AND BOTH ARE AVOIDING THE RESPONSIBILITY OF DOING SOMETHING. CAN NHTSA PROVIDE HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK
NHTSA ODI #847795
Mileage unknown · Nov 12, 1998
Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL WAS LEAKING ONTO EXHAUST MANIFOLD DUE TO A FITTING COMING OFF THE FUEL LINE. MANUFACTURER CONTACTED BUT UNCONCERNED. *AK *ML
NHTSA ODI #830675
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