BlueStar Wall Ovens Recalled by Prizer Painter Stove Works Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 13117 · Feb 7, 2013 · Prizer Painter Stove Works Inc.
940
units affected
940
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13117
- Date
- Feb 7, 2013
- Company
- Prizer Painter Stove Works Inc.
- Units affected
- 940
- Product
- BlueStar™ residential gas wall ovens
- Product type
- Ranges and Ovens
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves all colors of three models of BlueStar gas-powered stainless steel wall ovens manufactured prior to November 23, 2012. Oven sizes include 24-, 30- and 36-inche wide units. Each of the three sizes was available for use with natural gas or liquid propane. The propane version is designated by the letter "L" at the end of the model number. Model numbers and date codes are located on the rating plate inside the control panel. There is a BlueStar logo on the upper left front of the oven, above the door. Model Name Model Numbers Color 24-Inch BlueStar™ residential wall oven with swing door BWO24AGS BWO24AGSL All Colors 30-Inch BlueStar™ residential wall oven with French doors BWO30AGS BWO30AGSL All Colors 36 -Inch BlueStar™ residential wall oven with French doors BWO36AGS BWO36AGSL All Colors
What can happen
Some of the wall ovens have been improperly installed and/or have damaged flexible gas appliance connectors, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ovens, contact BlueStar for instructions on identifying affected units and to schedule a repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report of a fire, resulting in property damage to the cabinet that held the oven. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Appliance stores and authorized kitchen equipment dealers nationwide between January 2008 through November 2012 for between $2,250 and $3,900.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bluestar™ residential gas wall ovens?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ovens, contact BlueStar for instructions on identifying affected units and to schedule a repair.
What is the hazard?
Some of the wall ovens have been improperly installed and/or have damaged flexible gas appliance connectors, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.