CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The oven can have gaps in the insulation where overheating can occur and, when used in the self-cleaning mode, it can cause nearby cabinets to overheat. This can pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Fire Hazard with Thermador® Built-In Ovens Leads to Recall by BSH Home Appliances Corp.
This recall involves Thermador® Brand built-in single ovens and combination models which have a conventional oven and a microwave. The model numbers of the single ovens are C271B, C301B, SEC271B and SEC301B. The model numbers of the combination models are SEM272B, SEM302B, SEMW272B and SEMW302B. The ovens have date codes between FD8403 and FD8701. The model number and date code can be found on the underside of the control panel.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should stop using the oven's self-cleaning mode and contact BSH Home Appliances immediately to schedule an inspection and free repair, if necessary.
Contact Information
BSH Home Appliances at (800) 701-5230 between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. For more information, visit the firm's Web site at www.thermador.com
Recall Details
Sold At
Appliance and specialty stores nationwide from November 2004 through May 2007 for between $2,400 and $3,900.
Injuries
BSH Home Appliances has received ten reports of incidents, including one which resulted in a fire that caused extensive property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
BSH Home Appliances Corp., of Huntington Beach, Calif.
Recall Number
07228
Product Information
Product Name
Thermador® Brand Built-In Ovens
Product Type
Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves
Number of Units
About 42,000
Manufacturer Name
BSH Home Appliances Corp., of Huntington Beach, Calif.
Manufactured In
United States