CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Microwave-Hood
CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Microwave-Hood Combinations
Why was CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Microwave-Hood recalled?
These units can overheat and catch fire.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers with recalled microwave-hood combinations should immediately stop using them and disconnect the units by unplugging them. Consumers can call Whirlpool Corp. for a free repair. Contact: Consumers can contact Whirlpool at (800) 785-8897 anytime. Consumers also can visit Whirlpool's website at www.whirlpool.com. Consumers should have the model and serial number of their unit available when they call or visit the website.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Microwave-hood combinations sold under the Whirlpool®, KitchenAid® and Kenmore® brand names
- Company
- Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich.
- Quantity
- About 1.8 million
- Sold at
- Department, electronics, home and appliance stores, as well as builder and remodelers, sold the microwave-hood combinations nationwide, from January 1998 through September 2001, for between $249 and $749.
- Recall date
- October 16, 2001
- Incidents / injuries
- Whirlpool has received seven reports of fires involving these microwave- hood combinations. These incidents have resulted in extensive property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
These are microwave oven and exhaust fan hood combination units that are installed above ranges. They were sold under the Whirlpool®, KitchenAid® and Kenmore® brand names. They have serial numbers that begin with XC. Open the door to locate the serial and model numbers. Countertop microwaves are not included in this recall.