BSH Home Appliances Corp. Expands Recall of Thermador Built-In Ovens Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 10118 · Jan 21, 2010 · BSH Home Appliances Corp.
37,000
units affected
37,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10118
- Date
- Jan 21, 2010
- Company
- BSH Home Appliances Corp.
- Units affected
- 37,000
- Product
- Thermador® Built-In Ovens
- Product type
- Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
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 fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the oven's self-cleaning mode and contact the firm to schedule an inspection and free repair, if necessary.
Incidents and where it was sold
- 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.
- Sold at
- Appliance and specialty stores nationwide from June 2004 through July 2007 for between $3,000 and $4,400.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled thermador® built-in ovens?
Consumers should immediately stop using the oven's self-cleaning mode and contact the firm to schedule an inspection and free repair, if necessary.
What is the 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.
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.