Thermador® Brand Ceramic Cooktops
CPSC Recall #07-207 — June 6, 2007
Product
Thermador® Brand Ceramic Cooktops
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), BSH Home Appliances Corp. of Huntington Beach, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 2,000 Thermador Brand Ceramic Cooktops. The cooktop can come on by itself when switched off, creating a potential fire hazard if flammable items are left on the cooktop.Product: Thermador® Brand Ceramic CooktopsUnits: About 2,000Manufacturer: BSH Home Appliances Corp. of Huntington Beach, Calif.Hazard: The cooktop can come on by itself when switched off, creating a potential fire hazard if flammable items are left on the cooktop.Incidents/Injuries: None.Description: The cooktop has electric and induction heating elements with a black ceramic glass surface. This recall involves model numbers CIT302DS/01 and CIT362DS/01 with date codes between 8606 and 8612. The model number and date code can be found on the underside of the cooktop.Sold at: Appliance and specialty stores nationwide from October 2006 through March 2007 for between $1,800 and $2,200.Manufactured in: SpainRemedy: Consumers should disconnect the cooktop at the circuit breaker when not in use, and never leave anything on the cooktop when it is unattended. Contact BSH Home Appliances for a free in-home repair.Consumer Contact: For more information, contact BSH Home Appliances at (800) 758-1001 between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.thermador.com.
Hazard
The cooktop can come on by itself when switched off, creating a potential fire hazard if flammable items are left on the cooktop.
Incidents / Injuries
None.
Remedy
Consumers should disconnect the cooktop at the circuit breaker when not in use, and never leave anything on the cooktop when it is unattended. Contact BSH Home Appliances for a free in-home repair.
Units Affected
About 2,000
Sold At
Appliance and specialty stores nationwide from October 2006 through March 2007 for between $1,800 and $2,200.
Manufacturer
BSH Home Appliances Corp. of Huntington Beach, Calif.
Manufactured In
Spain