CPSC recall 04-154, announced June 8, 2004, covers Dynamic Cooking Systems DCS Wall Ovens (about 1,400 units). When the oven is in the self-cleaning mode, the oven's exterior door temperature exceeds the allowable surface temperature limits under the industry voluntary standard for household electric ranges. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should not use the oven in self-cleaning mode, until free replacement doors have been installed. Recall contact: call (877) 446-1501, or go to www.dcsappliances.com/cust_serv/index.php.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
These wall ovens come in single or double oven models in three color options: stainless steel, black, or white. The Wall Oven/Single (WOS) models have these serial numbers, indicating the date of manufacture in 2003 and 2004 (the blank can be any of the letters A through L): 03_00001A to 03_00155A 04_00001A to 04_01093A The Wall Oven/Double (WOSD) models have these serial numbers (the blank can be any of the letters A through L): 04_00001A to 04_00210A
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
When the oven is in the self-cleaning mode, the oven's exterior door temperature exceeds the allowable surface temperature limits under the industry voluntary standard for household electric ranges. Sustained contact with the door during self-cleaning mode could cause burns.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should not use the oven in self-cleaning mode, until free replacement doors have been installed. Call the company to make arrangements for free replacement oven doors.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Dynamic Cooking Systems
- Manufacturer
- Dynamic Cooking Systems Inc., of Huntington Beach, Calif.
- Product type
- Microwaves, Ranges & stoves, Wall ovens
- Recall number
- 04-154
- Units
- About 1,400
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Appliance dealers nationwide, from January 2003 through May 2004, for between $2,179 and $3,920.
DCS Wall Ovens
CPSC product type: Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves
Recall contact information
Call Dynamic Cooking Systems toll-free at (877) 446-1501 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (PT), Monday through Friday. The firm's website is: www.dcsappliances.com/cust_serv/index.php
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