Fire Hazard with Thermador® Built-In Ovens Leads to Recall by BSH Home Appliances Corp.
Thermador® Brand Built-In Ovens
Date of Recall
2007-06-29CPSC Release Number
07-228Manufactured In
United StatesCompany Phone Number
(800) 701-5230Units
About 42,000Manufacturer
BSH Home Appliances Corp., of Huntington Beach, Calif.Sold By
Appliance and specialty stores nationwide from November 2004 through May 2007 for between $2,400 and $3,900.Problem/Hazard
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.Injuries/Incidents
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.Description
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.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.Consumer Contact
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.comRecall Comments
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