CPSC recall 10-118, announced January 21, 2010, covers BSH Home Appliances Thermador® Built-In Ovens (about 37,000 units). The ovens can have gaps in the insulation where overheating can occur and when used in the self-cleaning mode it can cause nearby cabinets to catch fire. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the oven's self-cleaning mode and contact the firm 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.
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: C272B, C302B, SEC272, SEC302, SECD272, SECD302.
Which products are included?
The recall involves Thermador Brand built-in double ovens with model numbers C272B, C302B, SEC272, SEC302, SECD272 and SECD302 and serial numbers between FD8403 through FD8701. Model and serial numbers are located on the underside of the control panel.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The ovens can have gaps in the insulation where overheating can occur and when used in the self-cleaning mode it can cause nearby cabinets to catch fire. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
BSH Home Appliances has received three additional reports of incidents, including two that resulted in fires that damaged surrounding cabinets. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the oven's self-cleaning mode and contact the firm 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
- 10-118
- Units
- About 37,000 (This recall was first announced in June 2007)
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Appliance and specialty stores nationwide from June 2004 through July 2007 for between $3,000 and $4,400.
Thermador® Built-In Ovens
CPSC product type: Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Thermador at (800) 701-5230 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, or visit the firm's Web site at www.thermador.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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