Following Plumber's Death, Electric Ranges Recalled by Arçelik A.S. Due to Shock and Electrocution Hazards
Recall 17159 · May 19, 2017 · Arçelik A.S.
6,300
units affected
6,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17159
- Date
- May 19, 2017
- Company
- Arçelik A.S.
- Units affected
- 6,300
- Product
- Blomberg and Summit electric ranges
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
This recall involves Blomberg BERU 24200 SS, BERU 24100 SS and Summit CLRE24 24-inch wide freestanding glass top electric ranges. The ranges were sold in stainless steel and black. A label on the lower frame of the range inside the over door has the brand name "Blomberg" or "Summit," the model name and number BERU 24200 SS, BERU 24100 SS or CLRE24 and a 10-digit serial number. Serial numbers included in the recall are: 12 XXXXXX XX 15 XXXXXX XX 16 XXXXXX 03 16 XXXXXX 06 13 XXXXXX XX 16 XXXXXX 01 16 XXXXXX 04 16 XXXXXX 07 14 XXXXXX XX 16 XXXXXX 02 16 XXXXXX 05 16 XXXXXX 08
What can happen
The electric ranges can become energized, posing electric shock and electrocution hazards to a consumer who touches the range
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ranges and avoid touching the range until electricity to the range is turned off at the fuse box. Consumers should contact the firm to schedule a free on-site inspection and repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- In August 2016, a 52-year-old professional plumber from Portsmouth, New Hampshire died from electrocution when he came in contact with an energized range and a grounded object.
- Sold at
- AJ Madison, State Street Discount and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from October 2012 through March 2017 for between $1,000 and $1,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled blomberg and summit electric ranges?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ranges and avoid touching the range until electricity to the range is turned off at the fuse box. Consumers should contact the firm to schedule a free on-site inspection and repair.
What is the hazard?
The electric ranges can become energized, posing electric shock and electrocution hazards to a consumer who touches the range
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.