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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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Description

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.

View the official CPSC notice