Willie Mae Truesdale was startled by a sudden explosion emanating from her kitchen. Upon investigation, she discovered that her oven’s glass door had shattered into pieces on the floor. The surprising part was that her oven hadn’t even been in use at the time. Truesdale is not alone—many homeowners have reported similar incidents of oven doors suddenly exploding.Kitchen supplies
Cheryl, a suburban mom, experienced a comparable ordeal during the COVID-19 quarantine. While attempting to bake brownies in her three-month-old oven, she noticed a temperature discrepancy of about 25 degrees. After the quarantine ended, she called a professional to repair the appliance. However, during a self-cleaning cycle, an explosive event occurred, causing the inner glass of the door to shatter.
Michelle Wheat faced a similar situation when the door of her three-year-old oven shattered despite the appliance being turned off. Fortunately, none of her four young children were injured. These incidents are not limited to a single brand—reports have involved Frigidaire, Bosch, and others. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, approximately 450 reports of exploding oven doors have been filed since 2019.
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