CPSCOctober 11, 2002

CPSC and BSH Home Appliances Corp. Announce Recall to

CPSC and BSH Home Appliances Corp. Announce Recall to Repair 45-Inch Electric Cook Tops

Why was CPSC and BSH Home Appliances Corp. Announce Recall to recalled?

The cooking controls are miswired, which can pose a shock hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using the cook tops immediately and contact BSH Home Appliance for a free in home repair. Contact: Contact BSH Home Appliance at (800) 758-1001 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET 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
45-Inch Electric Cook Tops
Company
BSH Home Appliances Corp., of Huntington Beach, Calif.
Quantity
About 330
Sold at
Appliance and specialty stores nationwide sold the cook tops, from March 2002 through September 2002, for between $1,000 and $1,100.
Recall date
October 11, 2002
Incidents / injuries
BSH Home Appliance has received 2 reports of the cooking controls malfunctioning, though no injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

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.

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