Whirlpool Recalls Microwaves Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 16253 · Aug 25, 2016 · Whirlpool
15,200
units affected
15,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16253
- Date
- Aug 25, 2016
- Company
- Whirlpool
- Units affected
- 15,200
- Product
- Whirlpool brand microwave hood combinations
- Product type
- Microwave Ovens
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Whirlpool brand microwave hood combinations. The microwave ovens were sold in stainless steel, black and white. Model numbers and serial numbers are located on the inside of the unit, above the oven cavity on the left hand side. The following model and serial numbers are included in the recall: Model Numbers Serial Numbers WMH53520CS TR33500000 to TR34899999 WMH53520CW TR33500000 to TR34899999 WMH53520CB TR33500000 to TR34899999 WMH53520CE TR33500000 to TR34899999 WMH53520CH TR33500000 to TR34899999 WMH73521CS TR33500000 to TR34899999 WMH73521CW TR33500000 to TR34899999 WMH73521CB TR33500000 to TR34899999 WMH73521CE TR33500000 to TR34899999 WMH73521CH TR33500000 to TR34899999 A complete list of model and serial numbers included in this recall is posted on the firm's website at http://repair.whirlpoolcorp.com.
What can happen
Internal arcing during use can ignite an internal plastic component, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled microwaves, unplug the units and contact Whirlpool for a free replacement product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Whirlpool has received five reports of incidents, including one home fire, two fires involving the surrounding cabinets, one report of smoke, and one report of a burning odor.
- Sold at
- Best Buy, HH Gregg, Lowes, Sears and other home improvement, home appliance and retail stores and by homebuilders nationwide from January 2014 through April 2016 for between $370 and $470.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled whirlpool brand microwave hood combinations?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled microwaves, unplug the units and contact Whirlpool for a free replacement product.
What is the hazard?
Internal arcing during use can ignite an internal plastic component, posing a fire hazard.
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.