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U.S. CPSC June 29, 2007 |
Fire Hazard with Thermador(R) Built-In Ovens Leads to Recall by BSH Home Appliances Corp. The oven can have gaps in the insulation where overheating can occur, and this can pose a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC February 4, 2002 |
BSH Home Appliances Corp. Recalls Thermador Gas Ranges Hot air is vented below the small oven and causes the metal surface on the door of this oven to get too hot, presenting a burn hazard to consumers... |
U.S. CPSC January 21, 2010 |
BSH Home Appliances Corp. Expands Recall of Thermador Built-In Ovens Due to Fire Hazard The ovens can have gaps in the insulation where overheating can occur and when used in the self-cleaning mode it can cause nearby cabinets to catch fire. This poses a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC May 20, 2008 |
Frigidaire Canada Recalls Kenmore Wall Ovens Due to Fire and Burn Hazards During extended broiling, gas can build in the oven cavity and escape when the oven door is opened. This poses a burn and possible fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC September 3, 2008 |
Wolf Appliance Recalls Gas Ranges Due to Burn Hazard Delayed ignition of gas in the 18-inch oven can cause a flash of flames to be projected at a consumer when the range door is opened, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC November 24, 2009 |
Electrolux ICON and Kenmore PRO Gas Ranges Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard An incorrect part allows more fuel to pass to the range's oven than can be burned efficiently, causing incomplete combustion and the release of carbon monoxide. This poses a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC August 26, 2004 |
Whirlpool Recall of Cooking Products All of the appliances use faulty wiring, which can overheat, melt through the insulation and cause a short circuit. They may pose a shock hazard to consumers if the appliance is not properly grounded. |
U.S. CPSC March 20, 2002 |
Jade Products Inc. Recall to Repair Dynasty Gas Ranges The ranges could tip over if a heavy weight is placed on an open oven door, posing a risk of burn injuries from hot food or liquids in cooking containers... |
U.S. CPSC February 6, 2007 |
Easy-Bake Ovens Recalled for Repair Due to Entrapment and Burn Hazards Young children can insert their hands into the oven's opening and get their hands or fingers caught, posing an entrapment and burn hazard. |
U.S. CPSC June 12, 2009 |
W.P. Appliances Inc. Recalls Wolfgang Puck Toaster Oven/Toasters The toaster oven can remain "on" after the toast pops up, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC October 2, 2003 |
Technuity Inc. Recall of Back-Up Power Supply Systems When used in conjunction with another power protection device, the power supply device can spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC November 18, 2008 |
GE Recalls to Inspect and Repair Wall Ovens Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The extreme heat used in the self-clean cycle can escape, if the wall oven door is removed and incorrectly re-attached by the installer or the consumer. This can pose a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC April 23, 2009 |
Toaster Oven/Broilers Recalled by Haier America Due to Burn or Electrical Shock Hazard Electrical connections in the toaster oven/broilers can become loose, posing electrical shock and burn hazards. |
U.S. CPSC April 3, 2008 |
Goodman Manufacturing Co. Recalls Heating and Cooling Units Due to Fire Hazard The serial plates on the units contain inaccurate information that could result in the use of undersized installation wiring, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC February 11, 2005 |
American Standard Companies Recall of Gas-Electric Heating/Cooling Units A gas leak can occur if there is a crack in the gas valve body near the inlet pipe connection. A build-up of gas in the burner compartment of the unit could occur, which could be ignited by an internal spark. |
U.S. CPSC July 19, 2007 |
New Easy-Bake Oven Recall Following Partial Finger Amputation; Consumers Urged to Return Toy Ovens Young children can insert their hands into the oven's front opening, and get their hands or fingers caught, posing entrapment and burn hazards. |
U.S. CPSC August 26, 2004 |
GE Recall of Ranges and Wall Ovens The ranges and wall ovens have faulty wiring, which can melt and cause the oven to short circuit. The appliance can then stop working and pose a shock hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC March 27, 2003 |
Maytag Corp. Recall to Repair Gas Ranges The range can experience a delayed ignition flashback fire in the upper oven, which poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC June 6, 2007 |
General Electric Recalls Gas Ranges Due to Fire Hazard These ranges have a design flaw that can cause an electrical arc between the wiring and griddle gas supply tube, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC October 30, 2007 |
Digital Color Printers Recalled by Oki Data Americas Due to Risk of Electrical Shock The recalled digital color printers have an internal electrical problem that could result in electrical shock to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC January 11, 2006 |
Neptune Systems Recalls Power Strips for Shock Hazard The metal enclosure on the power strip is not properly grounded, which could result in an electrical shock. |
U.S. CPSC April 8, 2009 |
GE Recalls Ranges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The wiring in the rear of the range can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC June 8, 2006 |
Petters Consumer Brands, LLC Recalls Sunbeam Gas Ranges These ranges lack an adequate heat shield, and can cause scorching of certain flooring materials directly under the appliance. |
U.S. CPSC December 5, 2007 |
General Electric Recalls Microwave Combo Wall Ovens Due to Fire Hazard The door switch in the microwave oven can overheat and ignite plastic components in the control area, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The lower thermal oven does not pose a hazard. |
U.S. CPSC October 21, 2010 |
Frigidaire and Electrolux ICON Electric Smoothtop Cooktops and Slide-In Ranges Recalled Due to Fire Hazard Liquids can pool under the control knob and cause the surface heating element to turn on unexpectedly, heat to temperatures other than expected and then not turn off, posing a risk of fire and burn hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC December 15, 2005 |
General Electric Recall of Gas Ranges Posing Fire Hazard These ranges were manufactured with a design flaw that can cause an electrical arc between the wiring and adjacent gas supply tubes at two locations in the control housing of the range, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC October 19, 2005 |
International Comfort Products LLC Recall to Repair Packaged Gas Furnace and AC Units The unit's control board can ignite and, in certain units, can result in the ignition of flammable material adjacent to the unit. |
U.S. CPSC September 12, 2007 |
Keystone Manufacturing Co. and QVC Recall Convection Ovens with Rotisserie Due to Fire and Electrical Shock Hazards Wires behind the control panel can overheat, posing fire and electric shock hazards. |
U.S. CPSC June 5, 2008 |
eStyle Recalls Mini Chef Toy Kitchens Due to Choking and Tip-Over Hazards The pegs supporting the oven shelf and the refrigerator shelf can pull out of the wood, posing a choking hazard to children. The toy kitchen unit also can tip over, posing a risk of serious injury to children. |
U.S. CPSC November 5, 2009 |
Samsung Over-the-Range Microwaves Recalled Due to Shock Hazard If an installation bolt comes in contact with an electrical component inside the unit and the microwave is plugged into an ungrounded outlet, it could create a shock hazard. |
U.S. CPSC January 6, 2011 |
Christmas Tree Shops Recalls Oven Rack Guard Due to Fire Hazard The product cannot withstand the high temperatures stated on the packaging and can overheat posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC August 31, 2010 |
32-Inch Sharp LCD-TVs Recalled Due to Risk of Injury The TV stand's neck support can break and cause the TV to tip-over, posing a risk of injury to the consumer. |
U.S. CPSC November 28, 2005 |
Starbucks Coffee Company Recall of Ceramic Teapots The teapots are labeled safe for microwave use, but the handles can become hot in the microwave oven. |
This Old House March 17, 2001 Patricia Connell |
Cooking in the Fast Lane These new appliances help you get dinner on the table in half the time it usually takes. |
Food Engineering January 10, 2006 |
Linear oven Oven line offers the production capacity of a spiral oven with the footprint and process of a linear oven. |
U.S. CPSC March 27, 2008 |
Avon Products Recalls Plush Warming Polar Bears Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The warming pouch inside the bear can overheat and ignite when heated in a microwave oven, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC March 10, 2010 |
Telebrands Recalls Scarves with Microwaveable Heat Packs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The heat packs can overheat when heated in a microwave oven, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC September 16, 2010 |
Tea Sets Recalled by The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf(R) Due to Fire Hazard Sparking from the metallic decorations on the tea sets can result if used in a microwave oven, posing a risk of fire. |
This Old House Dan DiClerico |
25 Years of Innovation: Stoves, Cooktops, and Ovens What we need and expect in the kitchen has changed -- and manufacturers have changed their wares accordingly. |
Wired November 2004 Michael Erard |
The Geek Guide to Kosher Machines For decades, observant Jews have found ways to work around Sabbath restrictions in the kitchen, but high-tech appliances cause problems. Jonah Ottensoser works with manufacturers to give appliances a kosher seal of approval. |
U.S. CPSC March 14, 2002 |
Rose Art Recall of Children's Soap Making Kit The soap may get too hot when heated in the microwave oven and leak from the plastic container posing a burn hazard to children... |
Popular Mechanics July 2007 Melissa Wagenberg Lasher |
Self-Tending BBQ Oven: DIY Rally, Part 4 Nathan Moore's fuel-chute, self-rotating brisket bomber is a hands-off, slow-cooking oven that can be built for $4000. |
Popular Mechanics July 2006 Fiona Gilsenan |
Cooking Without Walls Move beyond a grill and a few folding chairs to a true outdoor kitchen, which can be a manageable and rewarding DIY project. |
Food Processing December 2007 |
Equipment Round-Up: Cookers & Ovens For food manufacturers: Add-on microwave... Spiral oven, multiphase cooking... etc. |
Popular Mechanics May 27, 2009 |
Quick Fixes for Unreliable Ovens and Stoves Appliances can make life easier, until they start leaking, heating imperfectly and generally malfunctioning. Here are some quick fixes for ovens and stoves. |
BusinessWeek August 8, 2005 Gene G. Marcial |
Set To Sizzle At TurboChef Speed cooking is heating up, and so are the shares of TurboChef Technologies. |