Thermador® Ceramic Cooktops Recalled by BSH Home Appliances Corp. Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 07207 · Jun 7, 2007 · BSH Home Appliances Corp.
2,000
units affected
2,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07207
- Date
- Jun 7, 2007
- Company
- BSH Home Appliances Corp.
- Units affected
- 2,000
- Product
- Thermador® Brand Ceramic Cooktops
- Product type
- Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The cooktop has electric and induction heating elements with a black ceramic glass surface. This recall involves model numbers CIT302DS/01 and CIT362DS/01 with date codes between 8606 and 8612. The model number and date code can be found on the underside of the cooktop.
What can happen
The cooktop can come on by itself when switched off, creating a potential fire hazard if flammable items are left on the cooktop.
The fix
Consumers should disconnect the cooktop at the circuit breaker when not in use, and never leave anything on the cooktop when it is unattended. Contact BSH Home Appliances for a free in-home repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None.
- Sold at
- Appliance and specialty stores nationwide from October 2006 through March 2007 for between $1,800 and $2,200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled thermador® brand ceramic cooktops?
Consumers should disconnect the cooktop at the circuit breaker when not in use, and never leave anything on the cooktop when it is unattended. Contact BSH Home Appliances for a free in-home repair.
What is the hazard?
The cooktop can come on by itself when switched off, creating a potential fire hazard if flammable items are left on the cooktop.
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.