BSH Home Appliances Thermador Brand Ceramic Cooktops

Description: Thermador® Ceramic Cooktops Recalled by BSH Home Appliances Corp. Due to Fire Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 7, 2007 Release #07-207 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 758-1001 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Thermador® Ceramic Cooktops Recalled by BSH Home Appliances Corp. Due to Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Product: Thermador® Brand Ceramic Cooktops Units: About 2,000 Manufacturer: BSH Home Appliances Corp. of Huntington Beach, Calif. Hazard: The cooktop can come on by itself when switched off, creating a potential fire hazard if flammable items are left on the cooktop. Incidents/Injuries: None. Description: The cooktop has electric and induction heating elements with a black ceramic glass surface. This 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. Sold at: Appliance and specialty stores nationwide from October 2006 through March 2007 for between $1,800 and $2,200. Manufactured in: Spain Remedy: Consumers should disconnect the cooktop at the circuit breaker when not in use, and never leave anything on the cooktop when it is unattended. Contact BSH Home Appliances for a free in-home repair. Consumer Contact: For more information, contact BSH Home Appliances at (800) 758-1001 between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.thermador.com Model Number CIT362DS/01 Model Number CIT302DS/01 [Learn More]