CPSC, BSH Home Appliances Corp.Announce Recall of
CPSC, BSH Home Appliances Corp.Announce Recall of Thermal/Microwave Ovens
Why was CPSC, BSH Home Appliances Corp.Announce Recall of recalled?
The oven door may not lock properly when the oven is put into the "self clean" mode. While the oven is in "self clean" mode, intense heat is generated to clean the oven. If oxygen is introduced by opening the oven door during the "self clean" mode, combustible material left inside can ignite and pose a fire risk.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the "self clean" mode of the recalled ovens immediately and contact Thermador to arrange for a free inspection and, if needed, free repair. Contact: Consumers may contact Thermador at (800) 735-4328 between 5 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Thermador® combination thermal/microwave ovens
- Company
- BSH Home Appliances Corp., of Los Angeles, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 2,300
- Sold at
- Appliance and specialty stores nationwide sold the ovens to homebuilders and contractors, from about May 2000 through May 2001, for about $3,000 to $4,600.
- Recall date
- May 17, 2001
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The oven has a steel frame around glass panels and comes in a black, white or stainless steel finish. It is sold as a single or double-stacked unit. The model numbers included in the recall are CM301UB, CM302UB, CM301UW, CM302UW, CM301US, and CM302US with serial numbers that begin with 2003 through 2010. The model and serial numbers are located on a data plate inside the grill located beneath the control panel, that reads "Thermador" on the right hand side of the oven.