DCS Wall Ovens

CPSC Recall #04-154 — June 7, 2004

Recall #04-154 Date: June 7, 2004 Remedy: Replace

Product

DCS Wall Ovens

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dynamic Cooking Systems Inc. of Huntington Beach, Calif., is voluntarily recalling DCS Wall Ovens. When the oven is in the self-cleaning mode, the oven's exterior door temperature exceeds the allowable surface temperature limits under the industry voluntary standard for household electric ranges. Sustained contact with the door during self-cleaning mode could cause burns.Name of product: DCS Wall OvensUnits: About 1,400Manufacturer: Dynamic Cooking Systems Inc. of Huntington Beach, Calif.Hazard: When the oven is in the self-cleaning mode, the oven's exterior door temperature exceeds the allowable surface temperature limits under the industry voluntary standard for household electric ranges. Sustained contact with the door during self-cleaning mode could cause burns.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: These wall ovens come in single or double oven models in three color options: stainless steel, black, or white. The Wall Oven/Single (WOS) models have these serial numbers indicating the date of manufacture in 2003 and 2004 (the blank can be any of the letters A through L):03_00001A to 03_00155A04_00001A to 04_01093AThe Wall Oven/Double (WOSD) models have these serial numbers (the blank can be any of the letters A through L):04_00001A to 04_00210AThe serial numbers are located on the oven frame's left trim post, approximately 12 inches from the bottom. Open the oven door to read the serial number.Sold at: Appliance dealers nationwide from January 2003 through May 2004 for between $2,179 and $3,920.Manufactured in: USARemedy: Consumers should not use the oven in self-cleaning mode until free replacement doors have been installed. Call the company to make arrangements for free replacement oven doors.Consumer Contact: Call Dynamic Cooking Systems toll-free at (877) 446-1501 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (PT), Monday through Friday. The firm's website is: www.dcsappliances.com/cust_serv/index.php.

Hazard

When the oven is in the self-cleaning mode, the oven's exterior door temperature exceeds the allowable surface temperature limits under the industry voluntary standard for household electric ranges. Sustained contact with the door during self-cleaning mode could cause burns.

Incidents / Injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should not use the oven in self-cleaning mode until free replacement doors have been installed. Call the company to make arrangements for free replacement oven doors.

Units Affected

About 1,400

Sold At

Appliance dealers nationwide from January 2003 through May 2004 for between $2,179 and $3,920.

Manufacturer

Dynamic Cooking Systems Inc. of Huntington Beach, Calif.

Manufactured In

United States