45-Inch Electric Cook Tops

Date

Oct. 11, 2002

Manufacturer

BSH Home Appliances Corp., of Huntington Beach, Calif.

CPSC title

CPSC and BSH Home Appliances Corp. Announce Recall to Repair 45-Inch Electric Cook Tops

Products

45-Inch Electric Cook Tops

Description

The recalled electric cook tops were sold under the "Thermador" brand name and have the model number TMH45PS and serial numbers ranging from 82030001 through 82070100. The model number and serial number can be found inside the cook top, under the hinged top. The recalled stainless steel cook tops are 45 inches wide, have four coil elements, and a griddle/grill.

Hazard

The cooking controls are miswired, which can pose a shock hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the cook tops immediately and contact BSH Home Appliance for a free in home repair.

Units

About 330

Injuries reported

BSH Home Appliance has received 2 reports of the cooking controls malfunctioning, though no injuries have been reported.

Sold at

Appliance and specialty stores nationwide sold the cook tops, from March 2002 through September 2002, for between $1,000 and $1,100.

Consumer contact

Contact BSH Home Appliance at (800) 758-1001 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Recall number

03503

What should I do? Something you own was recalled. What now?

Source: CPSC · Consumer product record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.