BlueStar Wall Ovens Recalled by Prizer Painter Stove Works Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 13117 · announced February 7, 2013 · Prizer Painter Stove Works · 940 units affected
The product
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-inche 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 All Colors
The hazard
Some of the wall ovens have been improperly installed and/or have damaged flexible gas appliance connectors, posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ovens, contact BlueStar for instructions on identifying affected units and to schedule a repair. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
Sold at: Appliance stores and authorized kitchen equipment dealers nationwide between January 2008 through November 2012 for between $2,250 and $3,900.
Consumer contact: BlueStar; at (800) 449-8691, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.bluestarcooking.com and click on "Recall" for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.