The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·01155b·Announced 2001-05-17

Thermador Combination Thermal/Microwave Ovens Recalled for Fire Risk

BSH Home Appliances is recalling about 2,300 Thermador combination thermal/microwave ovens because the door may not lock during self-clean mode, posing a fire risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire risk) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

BSH Home Appliances Corp. is recalling approximately 2,300 Thermador combination thermal/microwave ovens. The recall involves models CM301UB, CM302UB, CM301UW, CM302UW, CM301US, and CM302US with serial numbers beginning with 2003 through 2010. These ovens feature a steel frame around glass panels and are available in black, white, or stainless steel finishes, sold as single or double-stacked units.

The recall is due to a defect where the oven door may not lock properly when the oven is put into the "self clean" mode. During this mode, intense heat is generated to clean the oven. If the door is opened and oxygen is introduced, combustible material left inside can ignite, posing a fire risk. No injuries have been reported.

The ovens were sold to homebuilders and contractors through appliance and specialty stores nationwide from about May 2000 through May 2001 for approximately $3,000 to $4,600. Consumers should stop using the "self clean" mode immediately and contact Thermador at (800) 735-4328 between 5 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday to arrange for a free inspection and, if needed, a free repair.

The recalled product

Product
Thermador® combination thermal/microwave ovens
Manufacturer
BSH Home Appliances Corp., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Home Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
2,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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