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BlueStar Wall Ovens Recalled by Prizer Painter Stove Works Due to Fire Hazard

  • Prizer Painter BlueStar 24-inch Wall Oven
  • Prizer Painter BlueStar 30-inch Wall Oven
  • Prizer Painter BlueStar 36-inch Wall Oven
  • Prizer Painter BlueStar Oven Rating Plate
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.
Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
February 07, 2013
Units:
About 940
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.

Recall Details

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
Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ovens, contact BlueStar for instructions on identifying affected units and to schedule a repair.

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.

Sold At:
Appliance stores and authorized kitchen equipment dealers nationwide between January 2008 through November 2012 for between $2,250 and $3,900.
Manufactured In:
United States
Recall number:
13-117

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