The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07207·Announced 2007-06-07

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

BSH Home Appliances is recalling about 2,000 Thermador ceramic cooktops because they can turn on by themselves, creating a fire hazard.

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 hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

BSH Home Appliances Corp. of Huntington Beach, Calif., is recalling about 2,000 Thermador brand ceramic cooktops. The 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.

The cooktops have electric and induction heating elements with a black ceramic glass surface. The hazard is that the cooktop can come on by itself when switched off, creating a potential fire hazard if flammable items are left on the cooktop. No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.

The cooktops were sold at appliance and specialty stores nationwide from October 2006 through March 2007 for between $1,800 and $2,200. Consumers should disconnect the cooktop at the circuit breaker when not in use and never leave anything on the cooktop when it is unattended. Consumers can contact BSH Home Appliances at (800) 758-1001 between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit www.thermador.com for a free in-home repair.

The recalled product

Product
Thermador® Brand Ceramic Cooktops
Manufacturer
BSH Home Appliances Corp. of Huntington Beach, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Cooktops
Hazard
Affected units
2,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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