Following Plumber's Death, Electric Ranges Recalled by Arçelik A.S. Due to Shock and Electrocution Hazards
Recalled 2017-05-19. Electric shock hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 6,300Units
2017-05-19Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- 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: 12 XXXXXX XX 15 XXXXXX XX 16 XXXXXX 03 16 XXXXXX 06 13 XXXXXX XX 16 XXXXXX 01 16 XXXXXX 04 16 XXXXXX 07 14 XXXXXX XX 16 XXXXXX 02 16 XXXXXX 05 16 XXXXXX 08
- The hazard
- The electric ranges can become energized, posing electric shock and electrocution hazards to a consumer who touches the range
- Injuries
- In August 2016, a 52-year-old professional plumber from Portsmouth, New Hampshire died from electrocution when he came in contact with an energized range and a grounded object.
- The remedy
- 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. Consumers should contact the firm to schedule a free on-site inspection and repair.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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