On June 7, 2007, BSH Home Appliances Corp. announced a recall of about 2,000 Thermador Brand Ceramic Cooktops because the appliance can come on by itself, creating a fire hazard.

The recalled cooktops have electric and induction heating elements with black ceramic glass surfaces. Recalled models have model numbers CIT302DS/01 and CIT362DS/01 with date codes between 8606 and 8612. Model numbers and dates are found on the underside of the cooktop.

Appliance and specialty stores nationwide sold the recalled cooktops from October 2006 to March 2007 for between $1,800 and $2,200.

Consumers are advised to disconnect the cooktop at the circuit breaker when not using it.

Owners of the recalled product can contact BSH Home Appliances for a free in-home repair.

For more information, consumers can contact BSH Home Appliances at 800-758-1001 or visit the company’s website.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product and Safety Commission Release #07-207, June 7, 2007.