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Product Recall Number: 03-503

Why was 45 Inch Electric Cook Tops recalled?

The cooking controls are miswired, which can pose a shock hazard to consumers.

45 Inch Electric Cook Tops
Here's product recall specific data for 45 Inch Electric Cook Tops.

  • Product Recall Number: 03-503

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2002-10-10

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: 45 Inch Electric Cook Tops

  • Description: BSH Home Appliances Corp., of Huntington Beach, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 330 electric cook tops. The recalled electric cook tops were sold under the "Thermador" brand name and have the model number TMH45PS and serial numbers ranging from 82030001 through 82070100. The model number and serial number can be found inside the cook top, under the hinged top. The recalled stainless steel cook tops are 45 inches wide, have four coil elements, and a griddle/grill. Appliance and specialty stores nationwide sold the cook tops from March 2002 through September 2002 for between $1,000 and $1,100.

  • Hazard Description: The cooking controls are miswired, which can pose a shock hazard to consumers.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: About 330

  • Incidents: BSH Home Appliance has received 2 reports of the cooking controls malfunctioning, though no injuries have been reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should stop using the cook tops immediately and contact BSH Home Appliance at (800) 758-1001 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, for a free in home repair.

  • Sold At: Appliance and specialty stores nationwide sold the cook tops from March 2002 through September 2002 for between $1,000 and $1,100.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: None Listed

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed