Recall: BlueStar Wall Ovens Recalled by Prizer Painter Stove Works Due to Fire Hazard
BlueStar Wall Ovens Recalled by Prizer Painter Stove Works Due to Fire Hazard
Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall Summary
Name of product:BlueStar™ residential gas wall ovens
Hazard:Some of the wall ovens have been improperly installed and/or have damaged flexible gas appliance connectors, posing a fire hazard.
BlueStar; at (800) 449-8691, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.bluestarcooking.com and click on "Recall" for more information.
Report an Incident Involving this ProductRecall Details
Units
About 940
Description
This recall involves all colors of three models of BlueStar gas-powered stainless steel wall ovens manufactured prior to November 23, 2012. Oven sizes include 24-, 30- and 36-inche wide units. Each of the three sizes was available for use with natural gas or liquid propane. The propane version is designated by the letter "L" at the end of the model number. Model numbers and date codes are located on the rating plate inside the control panel. There is a BlueStar logo on the upper left front of the oven, above the door.
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Model Name |
Model Numbers |
Color |
|---|---|---|
|
24-Inch BlueStar™ residential wall oven with swing door |
BWO24AGS BWO24AGSL
|
All Colors |
|
30-Inch BlueStar™ residential wall oven with French doors |
BWO30AGS BWO30AGSL
|
All Colors |
|
36 -Inch BlueStar™ residential wall oven with French doors |
BWO36AGS BWO36AGSL
|
All Colors |
Incidents/Injuries
The firm has received one report of a fire, resulting in property damage to the cabinet that held the oven. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ovens, contact BlueStar for instructions on identifying affected units and to schedule a repair.
Sold at
Appliance stores and authorized kitchen equipment dealers nationwide between January 2008 through November 2012 for between $2,250 and $3,900.
Manufacturer
Prizer Painter Stove Works Inc., of Reading, Pa.
Manufactured in
United States
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov
CPSC is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of the thousands of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $900 billion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical or mechanical hazard. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters and household chemicals - contributed to a significant decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.
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