CPSC and BSH Home Appliances Corp. Announce Recall to Repair 45-Inch Electric Cook Tops
Source: CPSC Recall #03503
Recall Date
2002-10-11
Manufacturer
BSH Home Appliances Corp., of Huntington Beach, Calif.
Units Affected
About 330
Products Involved
45-Inch Electric Cook Tops
Hazard
The cooking controls are miswired, which can pose a shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the cook tops immediately and contact BSH Home Appliance for a free in home repair.
Reported Injuries
BSH Home Appliance has received 2 reports of the cooking controls malfunctioning, though no injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Appliance and specialty stores nationwide sold the cook tops, from March 2002 through September 2002, for between $1,000 and $1,100.
Full Recall Description
The recalled electric cook tops were sold under the "Thermador" brand name and have the model number TMH45PS and serial numbers ranging from 82030001 through 82070100. The model number and serial number can be found inside the cook top, under the hinged top. The recalled stainless steel cook tops are 45 inches wide, have four coil elements, and a griddle/grill.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28