Understanding Oven Door Shattering and Preventive Measures
Willie Mae Truesdale was startled by a sudden explosion emanating from her kitchen. Upon investigation, she discovered her oven’s glass door shattered into pieces on the floor. The surprising aspect was that her oven was not even in use at the time. Truesdale is not alone, as several homeowners have reported instances of oven doors exploding.
Cheryl, a suburban mom, faced a similar ordeal during the COVID-19 quarantine. Attempting to bake brownies in her three-month-old oven, she realized a temperature discrepancy of about 25 degrees. After calling a professional to fix the appliance post-quarantine, an explosive event occurred during a self-cleaning cycle, causing the inner glass over the door to shatter.
Michelle Wheat experienced a comparable incident where her three-year-old oven’s door shattered, despite it being turned off. Fortunately, none of her four young children were harmed. The incidents were not isolated to a specific brand, with reports spanning Frigidaire, Bosch, and others. The Consumer Product Safety Commission received approximately 450 reports of exploding oven doors since 2019.
Regrettably, all three women faced challenges with manufacturers after the events. Truesdale had to bear the cost of a new door despite her oven being under warranty. Cheryl’s oven was replaced by Bosch after media intervention, while Wheat incurred expenses for repairs after her warranty had expired.
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