Arçelik electric ranges being recalled following plumber’s death
May 21, 2017
Arçelik A.S. is recalling of about 6,300 Blomberg and Summit electric ranges. The electric ranges can become energized because a screw wasn’t installed to secure the grounding strap during manufacturing, posing electric shock and electrocution hazards.
In August 2016, a 52-year-old plumber from Portsmouth, New Hampshire, died from electrocution when he came in contact with an energized range and a grounded object.
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:
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12 XXXXXX XX |
15 XXXXXX XX |
16 XXXXXX 03 |
16 XXXXXX 06 |
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13 XXXXXX XX |
16 XXXXXX 01 |
16 XXXXXX 04 |
16 XXXXXX 07 |
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14 XXXXXX XX |
16 XXXXXX 02 |
16 XXXXXX 05 |
16 XXXXXX 08 |
The ranges were sold by AJ Madison, State Street Discount, and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from October 2012 through March 2017. The cost was between $1,000 and $1,500.
They were manufactured by Arçelik A.S. in Turkey.
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, the company and U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission advise. Consumers should contact the firm to schedule a free on-site inspection and repair.
For more information, call Arçelik at 877-271-1489 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.blombergappliances.us and click on Recall Information at the bottom of the page.
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