CPSC, BSH Home Appliances Corp.Announce Recall of Thermal/Microwave Ovens

Fire & burns

The oven door may not lock properly when the oven is put into the "self clean" mode. While the oven is in "self clean" mode, intense heat is generated to clean the oven. If oxygen is introduced by opening the oven door during the "self clean" mode, combustible material left inside can ignite and pose a fire risk.

Units: About 2,300
Reports: —
Injuries: —
Deaths: 0
Price: $3,000–$4,600
Remedy: See notice

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Affected

The oven has a steel frame around glass panels and comes in a black, white or stainless steel finish. It is sold as a single or double-stacked unit. The model numbers included in the recall are CM301UB, CM302UB, CM301UW, CM302UW, CM301US, and CM302US with serial numbers that begin with 2003 through 2010. The model and serial numbers are located on a data plate inside the grill located beneath the control panel, that reads "Thermador" on the right hand side of the oven.

The file

Sold at: Appliance and specialty stores nationwide sold the ovens to homebuilders and contractors, from about May 2000 through May 2001, for about $3,000 to $4,600.
Product type: Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves
Made in: Not stated
Recalled by: BSH Home Appliances Corp., of Los Angeles, Calif.

Incident log

None reported.

What the notice says to do

Consumers should stop using the "self clean" mode of the recalled ovens immediately and contact Thermador to arrange for a free inspection and, if needed, free repair.

Consumers may contact Thermador at (800) 735-4328 between 5 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

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Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.

Notice first dated MAY 17 2001; last revised MAR 02 2026.