BSH Home Appliances Corp. is recalling 37,000 Thermador built-in ovens because they can pose a fire hazard. An additional 42,000 ovens were recalled in June 2007.The ovens can have gaps in the insulation where overheating can occur and when used in the self-cleaning mode it can cause nearby cabinets to catch fire. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.
BSH Home Appliances has received three additional reports of incidents, including two that resulted in fires that damaged surrounding cabinets. No injuries have been reported.
The recall involves Thermador Brand built-in double ovens with model numbers C272B, C302B, SEC272, SEC302, SECD272 and SECD302 and serial numbers between FD8403 through FD8701. Model and serial numbers are located on the underside of the control panel.
The ovens, made in the U.S., were sold at appliance and specialty stores nationwide from June 2004 through July 2007 for between $3,000 and $4,400.
Consumers should immediately stop using the ovens self-cleaning mode and contact the firm to schedule an inspection and free repair, if necessary.
For additional information, contact Thermador at (800) 701-5230 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, or visit the firms Web site at www.thermador.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
