BSH Home Appliances Corp. Expands Recall of Thermador Built-In Ovens Due to Fire Hazard
Thermador® Built-In Ovens
Date of Recall
2010-01-21CPSC Release Number
10-118Manufactured In
United StatesCompany Phone Number
(800) 701-5230Units
About 37,000 (42,000 built-in ovens were previously recalled in June 2007)Manufacturer
BSH Home Appliances Corp., of Huntington Beach, Calif.Sold By
Appliance and specialty stores nationwide from June 2004 through July 2007 for between $3,000 and $4,400.Problem/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.Injuries/Incidents
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.Description
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.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.Consumer Contact
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.comRecall Comments
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