June 8, 2004
Dynamic Cooking Systems is recalling about 1,400 wall ovens.
When the oven is in the self-cleaning mode, the ovens exterior door temperature exceeds the allowable surface temperature limits under the industry voluntary standard for household electric ranges. Sustained contact with the door during self-cleaning mode could cause burns.
These wall ovens come in single or double oven models in three color options: stainless steel, black, or white.
The Wall Oven/Single (WOS) models have these serial numbers indicating the date of manufacture in 2003 and 2004 (the blank can be any of the letters A through L):
- 03_00001A to 03_00155A
- 04_00001A to 04_01093A
The Wall Oven/Double (WOSD) models have these serial numbers (the blank can be any of the letters A through L):
- 04_00001A to 04_00210A
The serial numbers are located on the oven frames left trim post, approximately 12 inches from the bottom. Open the oven door to read the serial number.
Appliance dealers nationwidesold the ovens from January 2003 through May 2004 for between $2,179 and $3,920.
Consumers should not use the oven in self-cleaning mode until free replacement doors have been installed. Call the company to make arrangements for free replacement oven doors.
Consumer Contact: Call Dynamic Cooking Systems toll-free at (877) 446-1501 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (PT), Monday through Friday. The firms web site is: www.dcsappliances.com/cust_serv/index.php.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).