Recall #01155b · Published May 17, 2001

Thermador® combination thermal/microwave ovens

CPSC, BSH Home Appliances Corp.Announce Recall of Thermal/Microwave Ovens

CPSC published a recall notice for Thermador® combination thermal/microwave ovens from Thermador® combination thermal/ on May 17, 2001. CPSC identifies this hazard: The oven door may not lock properly when the oven is put into the "self clean" mode. While the oven is in "self clean" mode, intense heat is generated to clean the oven. If oxygen is introduced by opening the oven door during the "self clean" mode, combustible material left inside can ignite and pose a fire risk. The official remedy states: Consumers should stop using the "self clean" mode of the recalled ovens immediately and contact Thermador to arrange for a free inspection and, if needed, free repair.

Recalled Thermador® combination thermal/microwave oven
Recalled Thermador® combination thermal/microwave oven
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What to check on the product label

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Affected model numbers

CM301UBCM302UBCM301UWCM302UWCM301USCM302US
Additional identifying details

Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: CM301UB, CM302UB, CM301UW, CM302UW, CM301US, CM302US.

Why it was recalled

The oven door may not lock properly when the oven is put into the "self clean" mode. While the oven is in "self clean" mode, intense heat is generated to clean the oven. If oxygen is introduced by opening the oven door during the "self clean" mode, combustible material left inside can ignite and pose a fire risk.

Incidents and injuries

None reported.

Official remedy

Consumers should stop using the "self clean" mode of the recalled ovens immediately and contact Thermador to arrange for a free inspection and, if needed, free repair.

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
BSH Home Appliances Corp., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Recall number
01155b
Units
About 2,300
Sold at / sales period
Appliance and specialty stores nationwide sold the ovens to homebuilders and contractors, from about May 2000 through May 2001, for about $3,000 to $4,600.

Thermador® combination thermal/microwave ovens

CPSC product type: Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves

Recall contact information

Consumers may contact Thermador at (800) 735-4328 between 5 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

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