Gas Ranges and Wall Ovens Recalled Due to Burn Hazard

If you love colorful appliances then you are familiar with the names BlueStar and Big Chill. What you may not know is that these companies, owned by Prizer-Painter Stove Works, have announced a recall on 9,700 wall ovens and ranges due to an issue with use of the convection oven fan during pre-heating or broiling that can cause accumulated gas to ignite, posing a burn hazard to consumers when oven door is opened. (YIKES!!) Continue reading “Gas Ranges and Wall Ovens Recalled Due to Burn Hazard”

February 8, 2013

BlueStar Wall Oven Recall

BlueStar gas-powered stainless steel wall ovens are being recalled by Prizer Painter Stove Works, of Reading, PA due to a fire hazard. This recall includes three models of ovens 24″, 30″ and 36″- wide units in both natural and liquid propane gas options.

According to the manufacturer, Prizer Painter Stove Works, some of the wall ovens may have been improperly installed and/or have damaged flexible gas appliance connectors. These ovens were sold nationwide between January 2008 and November 2012 or between $2,250 and $3,900.

Model numbers and date codes are located on the rating plate inside the control panel. You will need to open the oven door/s to access the screws on the bottom of the control to read the model information.

If your oven is part of this recall, stop using it and contact BlueStar for instructions on identifying affected units and to schedule a repair at (800) 449-8691, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST) Monday through Friday.