CPSC, BSH Home Appliances Corp.Announce Recall of Thermal/Microwave Ovens

Recalled May 17, 2001 · CPSC recall 01155b · BSH Home Appliances Corp.Announce

Recalled Thermador® combination thermal/microwave oven

Hazard

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.

Remedy

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.

Units

About 2,300

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

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.

What to do

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.

Product

Thermador® combination thermal/microwave ovens

Manufacturer(s)

BSH Home Appliances Corp., of Los Angeles, Calif.

Retailers

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.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →