Safety regulator and BSH Home Appliances Corp. Announce Recall to Repair 45-Inch Electric Cook Tops
Recall 03503 · Oct 11, 2002 · BSH Home Appliances Corp.
330
units affected
330
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03503
- Date
- Oct 11, 2002
- Company
- BSH Home Appliances Corp.
- Units affected
- 330
- Product
- 45-Inch Electric Cook Tops
- Product type
- Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
The recalled electric cook tops were sold under the "Thermador" brand name and have the model number TMH45PS and serial numbers ranging from 82030001 through 82070100. The model number and serial number can be found inside the cook top, under the hinged top. The recalled stainless steel cook tops are 45 inches wide, have four coil elements, and a griddle/grill.
What can happen
The cooking controls are miswired, which can pose a shock hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the cook tops immediately and contact BSH Home Appliance for a free in home repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- BSH Home Appliance has received 2 reports of the cooking controls malfunctioning, though no injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Appliance and specialty stores nationwide sold the cook tops, from March 2002 through September 2002, for between $1,000 and $1,100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 45-inch electric cook tops?
Consumers should stop using the cook tops immediately and contact BSH Home Appliance for a free in home repair.
What is the hazard?
The cooking controls are miswired, which can pose a shock 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.