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CPSC, Dynamic Cooking Systems Announce Recall of Self-Cleaning Wall Ovens

Reported: June 8, 2004 Initiated: June 8, 2004 #04154

Product Description

These wall ovens come in single or double oven models in three color options: stainless steel, black, or white. The Wall Oven/Single (WOS) models have these serial numbers, indicating the date of manufacture in 2003 and 2004 (the blank can be any of the letters A through L): 03_00001A to 03_00155A 04_00001A to 04_01093A The Wall Oven/Double (WOSD) models have these serial numbers (the blank can be any of the letters A through L): 04_00001A to 04_00210A

Reason for Recall

When the oven is in the self-cleaning mode, the oven's exterior door temperature exceeds the allowable surface temperature limits under the industry voluntary standard for household electric ranges. Sustained contact with the door during self-cleaning mode could cause burns.

Remedy

Consumers should not use the oven in self-cleaning mode, until free replacement doors have been installed. Call the company to make arrangements for free replacement oven doors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
These wall ovens come in single or double oven models in three color options: stainless steel, black, or white. The Wall Oven/Single (WOS) models have these serial numbers, indicating the date of manufacture in 2003 and 2004 (the blank can be any of the letters A through L): 03_00001A to 03_00155A 04_00001A to 04_01093A The Wall Oven/Double (WOSD) models have these serial numbers (the blank can be any of the letters A through L): 04_00001A to 04_00210A. Recalled by Dynamic Cooking Systems Inc., of Huntington Beach, Calif.. Units affected: About 1,400.
Why was this product recalled?
When the oven is in the self-cleaning mode, the oven's exterior door temperature exceeds the allowable surface temperature limits under the industry voluntary standard for household electric ranges. Sustained contact with the door during self-cleaning mode could cause burns.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should not use the oven in self-cleaning mode, until free replacement doors have been installed. Call the company to make arrangements for free replacement oven doors.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 8, 2004. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 04154.