Safety regulator, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Cooking Products
Recall 04577 · Aug 26, 2004 · Whirlpool Corp.
24,500
units affected
24,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04577
- Date
- Aug 26, 2004
- Company
- Whirlpool Corp.
- Units affected
- 24,500
- Product
- Freestanding ranges, double ovens, and oven-microwave combinations
- Product type
- Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the product, unplug it by shutting off the fuse or circuit breaker, and contact Whirlpool for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Whirlpool has received no reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- 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...
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled freestanding ranges, double ovens, and oven-microwave combinations?
Consumers should immediately stop using the product, unplug it by shutting off the fuse or circuit breaker, and contact Whirlpool for a free repair.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.