CPSCJuly 20, 2004

CPSC, BSH Home Appliances Corp. Announce Recall to

CPSC, BSH Home Appliances Corp. Announce Recall to Repair Range Hoods

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

These range hoods could have the blower motor installed with a screw that might penetrate the motor housing, posing an electric shock hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should contact the firm to schedule a free in-home repair. Contact: Call the firm at (800) 758-1001 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their website at www.boschappliances.com

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
Range Hoods
Company
BSH Home Appliances Corp., of Huntington Beach, Calif.
Quantity
About 43
Sold at
Appliance and specialty stores nationwide, from September 2003 through April 2004. The hoods cost between $439 and $549. The blowers sold for between $219 and $379.
Recall date
July 20, 2004
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled range hoods were sold under the "Bosch" brand name and have model numbers DAH93xxUC and DAH94xxUC. The blowers have model numbers DHG4001UC and DHG6001UC. Date codes of the recalled units are 8309 through 8404. The date code appears as the first four digits of the FD number. The Bosch® brand, the model number and FD number can be found on the nameplates. The nameplate of the hood is located on the front side of the back wall of the air channel. The nameplate of the blower is located on at the left side of the housing. If the unit has a green dot by the nameplate, it has already been repaired. The Bosch® name also appears on the front of the hoods. The hoods have black, white or stainless steel finishes.

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