Safety regulator, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Microwave-Hood Combinations
Recall 02018 · Oct 16, 2001 · Whirlpool Corp.
1,800,000
units affected
1,800,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02018
- Date
- Oct 16, 2001
- Company
- Whirlpool Corp.
- Units affected
- 1,800,000
- Product
- Microwave-hood combinations sold under the Whirlpool®, KitchenAid® and Kenmore® brand names
- Product type
- Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
These units can overheat and catch fire.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled microwave-hood combinations sold under the whirlpool®, kitchenaid® and kenmore® brand names?
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.
What is the hazard?
These units can overheat and catch fire.
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.