Recall #10-118 · Published January 21, 2010

Thermador® Built-In Ovens

BSH Home Appliances Corp. Expands Recall of Thermador Built-In Ovens Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Thermador® Built-In Ovens from BSH Home Appliances Corp. on January 21, 2010. CPSC identifies this hazard: 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. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the oven's self-cleaning mode and contact the firm to schedule an inspection and free repair, if necessary.

C272 and C302
C272 and C302
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Affected model numbers

C272BC302BSEC272SEC302SECD272SECD302
Additional identifying details

Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: C272B, C302B, SEC272, SEC302, SECD272, SECD302.

Why 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

Manufacturer
BSH Home Appliances Corp., of Huntington Beach, Calif.
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

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