CPSC recall 04-567, announced July 20, 2004, covers BSH Home Appliances Range Hoods (about 43 units). These range hoods could have the blower motor installed with a screw that might penetrate the motor housing, posing an electric shock hazard to consumers. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should contact the firm to schedule a free in-home repair. Recall contact: call (800) 758-1001, or go to www.boschappliances.com.
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.
The Bosch® brand, the model number and FD number can be found on the nameplates.
Which products are included?
The recalled range hoods were sold under the "Bosch" brand name and have model numbers DAH93xxUC and DAH94xxUC. The blowers have model numbers DHG4001UC and DHG6001UC. Date codes of the recalled units are 8309 through 8404. The date code appears as the first four digits of the FD number. The Bosch® brand, the model number and FD number can be found on the nameplates. The nameplate of the hood is located on the front side of the back wall of the air channel. The nameplate of the blower is located on at the left side of the housing. If the unit has a green dot by the nameplate, it has already been repaired. The Bosch® name also appears on the front of the hoods. The hoods have black, white or stainless steel finishes.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
These range hoods could have the blower motor installed with a screw that might penetrate the motor housing, posing an electric shock hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should contact the firm to schedule a free in-home repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- BSH Home Appliances
- Manufacturer
- BSH Home Appliances Corp., of Huntington Beach, Calif.
- Recall number
- 04-567
- Units
- About 43
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Appliance and specialty stores nationwide, from September 2003 through April 2004. The hoods cost between $439 and $549. The blowers sold for between $219 and $379.
Range Hoods
CPSC product type: Smoke Hoods
Recall contact information
Call the firm at (800) 758-1001 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their website at www.boschappliances.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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