The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·18218·Announced 2018-09-11

BlueStar and Big Chill Gas Ranges Recalled for Burn Hazard

Prizer-Painter Stove Works is recalling BlueStar and Big Chill gas ranges and wall ovens because the convection fan can cause gas ignition and burns.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 (burn hazard) with reported minor injuries but no fatalities or serious injuries, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for injury reports without critical harm.

Plain-English summary

Prizer-Painter Stove Works Inc. is recalling approximately 7,100 BlueStar and Big Chill gas ranges and wall ovens in the United States, with an additional 2,500 units in Canada. The recall involves seven series of free-standing ranges and one series of gas-powered wall ovens. These appliances were sold through specialty appliance stores and kitchen equipment dealers nationwide between May 2015 and October 2017 for prices ranging from $3,300 to $18,100.

The recall is due to a burn hazard. Using the convection oven fan during pre-heating or broiling can cause accumulated gas to ignite, resulting in flames or flares when the oven door is opened. The company has received 51 reports of flames or flares due to delayed gas ignition, including 7 reports of minor burns.

Consumers should immediately turn off the convection fan and keep it turned off. They should contact Prizer-Painter Stove Works to schedule a free repair. The model and serial numbers for affected units are listed on the CPSC recall page and can be found on the serial plate located on the appliance.

The recalled product

Product
BlueStar and Big Chill gas ranges and wall ovens
Manufacturer
Prizer-Painter Stove Works Inc., of Blandon, Pa.
Category
Consumer Product — Kitchen Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
7,100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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