The Recall Desk
CriticalCPSC·17159·Announced 2017-05-19

Blomberg and Summit Electric Ranges Recalled for Electrocution Hazard

Arçelik A.S. is recalling about 6,300 Blomberg and Summit electric ranges because they can become energized, posing shock and electrocution risks.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly reports a fatality resulting from the hazard, which mandates a Critical severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Arçelik A.S. is recalling approximately 6,300 Blomberg and Summit 24-inch wide freestanding glass top electric ranges. The recall involves Blomberg BERU 24200 SS, BERU 24100 SS, and Summit CLRE24 models, which were sold in stainless steel and black. The ranges were sold at retailers including AJ Madison, State Street Discount, and Amazon.com from October 2012 through March 2017 for between $1,000 and $1,500.

The recall is being issued because the electric ranges can become energized, posing electric shock and electrocution hazards to consumers who touch the range. In August 2016, a 52-year-old professional plumber from Portsmouth, New Hampshire, died from electrocution after coming into contact with an energized range and a grounded object.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ranges and avoid touching them until electricity to the range is turned off at the fuse box. Consumers should contact Arçelik to schedule a free on-site inspection and repair. For more information, consumers can call Arçelik toll-free at 877-271-1489 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.blombergappliances.us and click on Recall Information.

The recalled product

Product
Blomberg and Summit electric ranges
Manufacturer
Arçelik A.S., of Turkey
Category
Consumer Product — Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
6,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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