CPSC recall 02-097, announced February 4, 2002, covers Thermador All-Gas Professional Ranges. Hot air is vented below the small oven and causes the metal surface on the door of this oven to get too hot, presenting a burn hazard to consumers. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should stop using the small ovens immediately and contact their local Thermador service center to arrange a free repair. Recall contact: call (800) 735-4328.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
Only model numbers PRG484GGUS, PRG486GDUS, and PRG486GLUS and serial number ranges 98020001-98129999, 99010001-99129999, 20010001-20129999 and 81010001- 81119999 are included in the recall.
Which products are included?
The recalled ranges are 48-inch All-Gas Professional Ranges and were sold under the Thermador brand name. The ranges are stainless steel and have small and large side-by-side ovens. Only model numbers PRG484GGUS, PRG486GDUS, and PRG486GLUS and serial number ranges 98020001-98129999, 99010001-99129999, 20010001-20129999 and 81010001- 81119999 are included in the recall. The model and serial number are located on a data plate behind the kick panel at the bottom front of the range.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Hot air is vented below the small oven and causes the metal surface on the door of this oven to get too hot, presenting a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
BSH has received one report of high temperatures on the surface of one of the ranges. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the small ovens immediately and contact their local Thermador service center to arrange a free repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Thermador All-Gas Professional
- Manufacturer
- BSH Home Appliances Corp., of Huntington Beach, Calif.
- Product type
- Microwaves, Ranges & stoves
- Recall number
- 02-097
- Sold at / sales period
- Appliance and specialty stores nationwide sold the ranges, from March 1998 through November 2001, for between $5540 and $6370.
Thermador All-Gas Professional Ranges
CPSC product type: Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves
Recall contact information
For more information or to locate a local authorized service center, contact Thermador at (800) 735-4328 between 5 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
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