CPSC and BSH Home Appliances Corp. Announce Recall to Repair 45-Inch Electric Cook Tops
CPSC recall 03503 · announced October 11, 2002 · Bsh Home Appliances · 330 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The cooking controls are miswired, which can pose a shock hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the cook tops immediately and contact BSH Home Appliance for a free in home repair.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): BSH Home Appliance has received 2 reports of the cooking controls malfunctioning, though no injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Appliance and specialty stores nationwide sold the cook tops, from March 2002 through September 2002, for between $1,000 and $1,100.
Consumer contact: Contact BSH Home Appliance at (800) 758-1001 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.