BlueStar Wall Ovens Recalled by Prizer Painter Stove Works Due to Fire Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Some of the wall ovens have been improperly installed and/or have damaged flexible gas appliance connectors, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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. 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
Affected Products
BlueStar™ residential gas wall ovens
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/BlueStar-Wall-Ovens-Recalled-by-Prizer-Painter-Stove-Works |
| Title | BlueStar Wall Ovens Recalled by Prizer Painter Stove Works Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.141013.BlueStar_24.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Prizer Painter BlueStar 24-inch Wall Oven |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.141017.BlueStar_30.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Prizer Painter BlueStar 30-inch Wall Oven |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.141019.BlueStar_36.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Prizer Painter BlueStar 36-inch Wall Oven |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.141023.BlueStar_plate.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Prizer Painter BlueStar Oven Rating Plate |
| Hazards › Name | Some of the wall ovens have been improperly installed and/or have damaged flexible gas appliance connectors, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | BlueStar™ residential gas wall ovens |
| Products › Type | Ranges and Ovens |
| Products › Category I D | 68149 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 940 |
| Recall I D | 1313 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ovens, contact BlueStar for instructions on identifying affected units and to schedule a repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Appliance stores and authorized kitchen equipment dealers nationwide between January 2008 through November 2012 for between $2,250 and $3,900. |
| Recall Date | 2013-02-07T00:00:00 |
| 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. 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 |
| Recall Number | 13117 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Prizer Painter Stove Works Inc., of Reading, Pa. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-22T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |