Following Plumber's Death, Electric Ranges Recalled by Arçelik A.S. Due to Shock and Electrocution Hazards
CPSC recall 17159. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The electric ranges can become energized, posing electric shock and electrocution hazards to a consumer who touches the range
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 17159 has the recall date 19 May 2017. The notice names the firm Arçelik A.S. The recall has about 6,300 units. The median CPSC recall of 2017 has 7,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Electric shock.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and 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. |
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| Units | 6,300 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | 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 |
| Product | Blomberg and Summit electric ranges, About 6,300 |
| Sold at | AJ Madison, State Street Discount and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from October 2012 through March 2017 for between $1,000 and $1,500. |
| Manufacturer | Arçelik A.S., of Turkey |
| Made in | Turkey |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 6,300Median of 2017: 7,000
- CPSC recalls of 2017
- 280
- Recalls of 2017 with one of the same hazards
- 8%
- Recalls on the register that name Arçelik A.S
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 17159. https://recallregister.com/product/8059-following-plumber-s-death-electric-ranges-recalled-by-arcelik-a-s-due/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 17159 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
AJ Madison, State Street Discount and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from October 2012 through March 2017 for between $1,000 and $1,500.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 17159?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 17159?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 6,300