Bosch Range Hoods
CPSC Recall #04-567 — July 19, 2004
Product
Bosch Range Hoods
Description
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), BSH Home Appliances Corp., of Huntington Beach, Calif. is voluntarily recalling about 43 range hoods. These range hoods could have the blower motor installed with a screw that might penetrate the motor housing, posing an electric shock hazard to consumers.Name of Product: Range HoodsUnits: About 43Manufacturer: BSH Home Appliances Corp., of Huntington Beach, Calif.Hazard: These range hoods could have the blower motor installed with a screw that might penetrate the motor housing, posing an electric shock hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recalled range hoods were sold under the "Bosch" brand name and have model numbers DAH93xxUC and DAH94xxUC. The blowers have model numbers DHG4001UC and DHG6001UC. Date codes of the recalled units are 8309 through 8404. The date code appears as the first four digits of the FD number. The Bosch® brand, the model number and FD number can be found on the nameplates. The nameplate of the hood is located on the front side of the back wall of the air channel. The nameplate of the blower is located on at the left side of the housing. If the unit has a green dot by the nameplate, it has already been repaired. The Bosch® name also appears on the front of the hoods. The hoods have black, white or stainless steel finishes.Sold by: Appliance and specialty stores nationwide from September 2003 through April 2004. The hoods cost between $439 and $549. The blowers sold for between $219 and $379.Manufactured In: New Bern, N.C.Remedy: Consumers should contact the firm to schedule a free in-home repair.Consumer Contact: Call the firm at (800) 758-1001 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their website at www.boschappliances.com.
Hazard
These range hoods could have the blower motor installed with a screw that might penetrate the motor housing, posing an electric shock hazard to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported
Remedy
Consumers should contact the firm to schedule a free in-home repair.
Units Affected
About 43
Sold At
Appliance and specialty stores nationwide from September 2003 through April 2004. The hoods cost between $439 and $549. The blowers sold for between $219 and $379.
Manufacturer
BSH Home Appliances Corp., of Huntington Beach, Calif.
Manufactured In
New Bern, N.C.