Fire Hazard with Thermador® Built-In Ovens Leads to Recall by BSH Home Appliances Corp.

This recall involves Thermador® Brand built-in single ovens and combination models which have a conventional oven and a microwave. The model numbers of the single ovens are C271B, C301B, SEC271B and SEC301B. The model numbers of the combination models are SEM272B, SEM302B, SEMW272B and SEMW302B. The ovens have date codes between FD8403 and FD8701. The model number and date code can be found on the underside of the control panel.. Recalled by BSH Home Appliances Corp., of Huntington Beach, Calif.. Units affected: About 42,000.

The oven can have gaps in the insulation where overheating can occur and, when used in the self-cleaning mode, it can cause nearby cabinets to overheat. This can pose a fire hazard to consumers.

Consumers should stop using the oven's self-cleaning mode and contact BSH Home Appliances immediately to schedule an inspection and free repair, if necessary.

This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 29, 2007. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 07228.