CPSCRecalled Oct 16, 2001 · #02018
CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Microwave-Hood Combinations
Hazard
These units can overheat and catch fire.
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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.
Product details
- Product
- Microwave-hood combinations sold under the Whirlpool®, KitchenAid® and Kenmore® brand names
- Type
- Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves
- Manufacturer
- Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich.
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
- —
- 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.
What you should do
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.