CPSCRecalled Aug 26, 2004 · #04577
CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Cooking Products
Hazard
All of the appliances use faulty wiring, which can overheat, melt through the insulation and cause a short circuit. They may pose a shock hazard to consumers, if the appliance is not properly grounded.
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The recall involves Whirlpool and KitchenAid brand freestanding ranges, double ovens, and oven-microwave combination products with the following model and serial numbers: Brand Product Model Numbers Serial Number Range Whirlpool Oven-microwave combination GSC XR15 - XR25 Whirlpool Double wall oven RBD XR15 - XR25 KitchenAid Oven-microwave combination KEHC KEMC XR15 - XR25 KitchenAid Electric free standing range KERA2 KERI2 RR15 - RR25 The model and serial numbers are located on a label inside the door of the units.
Product details
- Product
- Freestanding ranges, double ovens, and oven-microwave combinations
- Type
- Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves
- Manufacturer
- Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich.
- Model numbers
- XR15, XR25, KERA2, KERI2, RR15, RR25
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Department, mass merchandise and appliance stores nationwide, as well as home builders, sold the recalled units, from April 2004 through July 2004. The Whirlpool Oven-Micro Combo sold for between $2200 and $2720, the Whirlpool Double Wall Oven for between $930 and $1350, the KitchenAid Oven-Micro Combo for between $2300 and $3740 and the KitchenAid Free Standing Range for between $850 and $1230.
- Made in
- United States
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product, unplug it by shutting off the fuse or circuit breaker, and contact Whirlpool for a free repair.