The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·03503·Announced 2002-10-11

BSH Recalls 45-Inch Thermador Electric Cook Tops Due to Shock Hazard

BSH Home Appliances is recalling about 330 Thermador 45-inch electric cook tops because miswired controls pose a shock hazard. Consumers should stop using them and contact BSH for a free repair.

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 (shock hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

BSH Home Appliances Corp. is recalling approximately 330 Thermador 45-inch electric cook tops, model number TMH45PS, with serial numbers ranging from 82030001 through 82070100. The recalled stainless steel cook tops feature four coil elements and a griddle/grill. The model and serial numbers are located inside the cook top, under the hinged top.

The recall is being issued because the cooking controls are miswired, which can pose a shock hazard to consumers. BSH Home Appliances has received two reports of the cooking controls malfunctioning, though no injuries have been reported.

The cook tops were sold at appliance and specialty stores nationwide from March 2002 through September 2002 for between $1,000 and $1,100. Consumers should stop using the cook tops immediately and contact BSH Home Appliances at (800) 758-1001 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to arrange a free in-home repair.

The recalled product

Product
45-Inch Electric Cook Tops
Manufacturer
BSH Home Appliances Corp., of Huntington Beach, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Cooktops
Hazard
Affected units
330

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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