CPSC recall 03-503, announced October 11, 2002, covers BSH Home Appliances 45-Inch Electric Cook Tops (about 330 units). The cooking controls are miswired, which can pose a shock hazard to consumers. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the cook tops immediately and contact BSH Home Appliance for a free in home repair. Recall contact: call (800) 758-1001.
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
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.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The cooking controls are miswired, which can pose a shock hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
BSH Home Appliance has received 2 reports of the cooking controls malfunctioning, though no injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the cook tops immediately and contact BSH Home Appliance for a free in home repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- BSH Home Appliances
- Manufacturer
- BSH Home Appliances Corp., of Huntington Beach, Calif.
- Product type
- Microwaves, Ranges & stoves
- Recall number
- 03-503
- Units
- About 330
- Sold at / sales period
- Appliance and specialty stores nationwide sold the cook tops, from March 2002 through September 2002, for between $1,000 and $1,100.
45-Inch Electric Cook Tops
CPSC product type: Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves
Recall contact information
Contact BSH Home Appliance at (800) 758-1001 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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