CPSC recall 07-228, announced June 29, 2007, covers BSH Home Appliances Thermador® Brand Built-In Ovens (about 42,000 units). The oven can have gaps in the insulation where overheating can occur and, when used in the self-cleaning mode, it can cause nearby cabinets to overheat. The notice cites 10 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the oven's self-cleaning mode and contact BSH Home Appliances immediately to schedule an inspection and free repair, if necessary. Recall contact: call (800) 701-5230, or go to www.thermador.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 model number and date code can be found on the underside of the control panel.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Thermador® Brand built-in single ovens and combination models which have a conventional oven and a microwave. The model numbers of the single ovens are C271B, C301B, SEC271B and SEC301B. The model numbers of the combination models are SEM272B, SEM302B, SEMW272B and SEMW302B. The ovens have date codes between FD8403 and FD8701. The model number and date code can be found on the underside of the control panel.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The oven can have gaps in the insulation where overheating can occur and, when used in the self-cleaning mode, it can cause nearby cabinets to overheat. This can pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
BSH Home Appliances has received ten reports of incidents, including one which resulted in a fire that caused extensive property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the oven's self-cleaning mode and contact BSH Home Appliances immediately to schedule an inspection and free repair, if necessary.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- BSH Home Appliances
- Manufacturer
- BSH Home Appliances Corp., of Huntington Beach, Calif.
- Product type
- Microwaves, Ranges & stoves
- Recall number
- 07-228
- Units
- About 42,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Appliance and specialty stores nationwide from November 2004 through May 2007 for between $2,400 and $3,900.
Thermador® Brand Built-In Ovens
CPSC product type: Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves
Recall contact information
BSH Home Appliances at (800) 701-5230 between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. For more information, visit the firm's Web site at www.thermador.com
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