CPSCGeneral Alert
Following Plumber's Death, Electric Ranges Recalled by Arçelik A.S. Due to Shock...
Published: May 19, 2017Recall ID: 17159Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The electric ranges can become energized, posing electric shock and electrocution hazards to a consumer who touches the range
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Blomberg BERU 24200 SS, BERU 24100 SS and Summit CLRE24 24-inch wide freestanding glass top electric ranges. The ranges were sold in stainless steel and black. A label on the lower frame of the range inside the over door has the brand name "Blomberg" or "Summit," the model name and number BERU 24200 SS, BERU 24100 SS or CLRE24 and a 10-digit serial number. Serial numbers included in the recall are: 12 XXXXXX XX 15 XXXXXX XX 16 XXXXXX 03 16 XXXXXX 06 13 XXXXXX XX 16 XXXXXX 01 16 XXXXXX 04 16 XXXXXX 07 14 XXXXXX XX 16 XXXXXX 02 16 XXXXXX 05 16 XXXXXX 08
Affected Products
Blomberg and Summit electric ranges
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Following-Plumbers-Death-Electric-Ranges-Recalled-by-Arcelik-AS |
| Title | Following Plumber's Death, Electric Ranges Recalled by Arçelik A.S. Due to Shock and Electrocution Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/ranges2.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Blomberg BERU 24100 SS |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/ranges3.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Blomberg BERU 24200 SS |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/ranges4.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Summit CLRE24 |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/ranges1.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | The electric ranges can become energized, posing electric shock and electrocution hazards to a consumer who touches the range |
| Injuries › Name | In August 2016, a 52-year-old professional plumber from Portsmouth, New Hampshire died from electrocution when he came in contact with an energized range and a grounded object. |
| Products › Name | Blomberg and Summit electric ranges |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 6,300 |
| Recall I D | 8059 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ranges and avoid touching the range until electricity to the range is turned off at the fuse box. Consumers should contact the firm to schedule a free on-site inspection and repair. |
| Importers › Name | Beko US, of Bolingbrook, Ill. |
| Retailers › Name | AJ Madison, State Street Discount and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from October 2012 through March 2017 for between $1,000 and $1,500. |
| Recall Date | 2017-05-19T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Blomberg BERU 24200 SS, BERU 24100 SS and Summit CLRE24 24-inch wide freestanding glass top electric ranges. The ranges were sold in stainless steel and black. A label on the lower frame of the range inside the over door has the brand name "Blomberg" or "Summit," the model name and number BERU 24200 SS, BERU 24100 SS or CLRE24 and a 10-digit serial number. Serial numbers included in the recall are: 12 XXXXXX XX 15 XXXXXX XX 16 XXXXXX 03 16 XXXXXX 06 13 XXXXXX XX 16 XXXXXX 01 16 XXXXXX 04 16 XXXXXX 07 14 XXXXXX XX 16 XXXXXX 02 16 XXXXXX 05 16 XXXXXX 08 |
| Recall Number | 17159 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Arçelik A.S., of Turkey |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | Arçelik toll-free at 877-271-1489 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.blombergappliances.us and click on Recall Information at the bottom of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2017-05-19T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Turkey |