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Product Recall Number: 18-218

Why was BlueStar and Big Chill gas ranges and wall ovens recalled?

Use of the convection oven fan during pre-heating or broiling can cause accumulated gas to ignite, posing a burn hazard to consumers when oven door is opened.

BlueStar and Big Chill gas ranges and wall ovens
Here's product recall specific data for BlueStar and Big Chill gas ranges and wall ovens.

  • Product Recall Number: 18-218

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2018-09-11

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: BlueStar and Big Chill gas ranges and wall ovens

  • Description:

  • Hazard Description: Use of the convection oven fan during pre-heating or broiling can cause accumulated gas to ignite, posing a burn hazard to consumers when oven door is opened.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: About 7,130 (In addition, about 2,600 units in Canada)

  • Incidents: The firm has received 51 reports of flames or flares due to delayed gas ignition, including 7 reported minor burns.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately turn off the convection fan and keep it turned off. Contact Prizer-Painter Stove Works to schedule a free repair.

  • Sold At: Specialty appliance stores and kitchen equipment dealers nationwide from May 2015 through October 2017 for between $3,300 and $18,100.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Prizer-Painter Stove Works Inc., of Blandon, Pa.

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: U.S.

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed