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.
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