PlainRecordsCPSC · Consumer product recall
Thermador® Built-In Ovens
- Date
- Jan. 21, 2010
- Manufacturer
- BSH Home Appliances Corp., of Huntington Beach, Calif.
- CPSC title
- BSH Home Appliances Corp. Expands Recall of Thermador Built-In Ovens Due to Fire Hazard
- Products
- Thermador® Built-In Ovens
- Description
- The recall involves Thermador Brand built-in double ovens with model numbers C272B, C302B, SEC272, SEC302, SECD272 and SECD302 and serial numbers between FD8403 through FD8701. Model and serial numbers are located on the underside of the control panel.
- Hazard
- The ovens can have gaps in the insulation where overheating can occur and when used in the self-cleaning mode it can cause nearby cabinets to catch fire. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the oven's self-cleaning mode and contact the firm to schedule an inspection and free repair, if necessary.
- Units
- About 37,000 (This recall was first announced in June 2007)
- Injuries reported
- BSH Home Appliances has received three additional reports of incidents, including two that resulted in fires that damaged surrounding cabinets. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Appliance and specialty stores nationwide from June 2004 through July 2007 for between $3,000 and $4,400.
- Made in
- United States
- Consumer contact
- For additional information, contact Thermador at (800) 701-5230 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, or visit the firm's Web site at www.thermador.com
- Recall number
- 10118
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Related recalls
- Earlier recall: Fire Hazard with Thermador® Built-In Ovens Leads to Recall by BSH Home Appliances Corp. (June 29, 2007)
Source: CPSC · Consumer product record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.