Thermador® Ceramic Cooktops Recalled by BSH Home Appliances Corp. Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled June 7, 2007 · CPSC recall 07207 · Thermador®

Hazard

The cooktop can come on by itself when switched off, creating a potential fire hazard if flammable items are left on the cooktop.

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

About 2,000

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.

What to do

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.

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 Web site at www.thermador.com

Product

Thermador® Brand Ceramic Cooktops

Manufacturer(s)

BSH Home Appliances Corp. of Huntington Beach, Calif.

Retailers

Appliance and specialty stores nationwide from October 2006 through March 2007 for between $1,800 and $2,200.

Made in

Spain

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →