Prizer Painter Stove Works of Reading, PA, is recalling about 940 BlueStar residential gas wall ovens.
Some of the wall ovens have been improperly installed and/or have damaged flexible gas appliance connectors, posing a fire hazard.
This recall involves all colors of three models of BlueStar gas-powered stainless steel wall ovens manufactured prior to November 23, 2012. Oven sizes include 24-, 30- and 36-inch wide units. Each of the three sizes was available for use with natural gas or liquid propane. The propane version is designated by the letter "L" at the end of the model number. Model numbers and date codes are located on the rating plate inside the control panel. There is a BlueStar logo on the upper left front of the oven, above the door.
Model Name | Model Numbers | Color |
|---|---|---|
24-Inch BlueStar™ residential wall oven with swing door | BWO24AGS BWO24AGSL
| All Colors |
30-Inch BlueStar™ residential wall oven with French doors | BWO30AGS BWO30AGSL
| All Colors |
36 -Inch BlueStar™ residential wall oven with French doors | BWO36AGS BWO36AGSL | ll Colors |
The firm has received one report of a fire, resulting in property damage to the cabinet that held the oven. No injuries have been reported.
The ovens, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at appliance stores and authorized kitchen equipment dealers nationwide between January 2008 through November 2012 for between $2,250 and $3,900.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ovens and contact BlueStar for instructions on identifying affected units and to schedule a repair.
Consumer may contact BlueStar at (800) 449-8691, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Share your Comments