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Recall #03-503 · Published October 11, 2002

45-Inch Electric Cook Tops

CPSC and BSH Home Appliances Corp. Announce Recall to Repair 45-Inch Electric Cook Tops

CPSC published a recall notice for 45-Inch Electric Cook Tops from BSH Home Appliances Corp. on October 11, 2002. CPSC identifies this hazard: The cooking controls are miswired, which can pose a shock hazard to consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers should stop using the cook tops immediately and contact BSH Home Appliance for a free in home repair.

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Electric Cooktop
Electric Cooktop
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Affected model numbers

TMH45PS
Additional identifying details

The recalled electric cook tops were sold under the "Thermador" brand name and have the model number TMH45PS and serial numbers ranging from 82030001 through 82070100.

Why it was recalled

The cooking controls are miswired, which can pose a shock hazard to consumers.

Incidents and injuries

BSH Home Appliance has received 2 reports of the cooking controls malfunctioning, though no injuries have been reported.

Official remedy

Consumers should stop using the cook tops immediately and contact BSH Home Appliance for a free in home repair.

Product and sales details

Brand
BSH Home Appliances Corp.
Manufacturer
BSH Home Appliances Corp., of Huntington Beach, Calif.
Recall number
03-503
Units
About 330
Sold at / sales period
Appliance and specialty stores nationwide sold the cook tops, from March 2002 through September 2002, for between $1,000 and $1,100.

45-Inch Electric Cook Tops

CPSC product type: Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves

Recall contact information

Contact BSH Home Appliance at (800) 758-1001 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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