WilliamsRDM Recalls Cooktop Fire Suppressors Due to Risk of Failure to Activate and Suppress Fires
Recall 20037 · Dec 6, 2019 · WilliamsRDM
9,300
units affected
9,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20037
- Date
- Dec 6, 2019
- Company
- WilliamsRDM
- Units affected
- 9,300
- Product
- WilliamsRDM StoveTop FireStop Rangehood and Microhood Automatic Cooktop Fire Suppressors
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves StoveTop FireStop Rangehood (STFS Rangehood) and Microhood (STFS Microhood) Automatic Cooktop Fire Suppressors manufactured from November 7, 2016 to November 13, 2016. The flame activated, dry chemical powder fire suppression devices mount over residential cooktop stoves in a vent hood or underneath a microwave. The STFS Rangehood fire supressors are silver-colored metal with a red label that states "StoveTop FireStop Rangehood" and a date code of 4516 is stamped into the top of the can under the magnet assembly. The STFS Microhood fire supressors have a white plastic housing that the canisters fit into. The date code of DEC 2022 is stamped into the ramp located on the underside of the product. The devices were sold as pairs.
What can happen
The StoveTop FireStop (STFS) Rangehood and Microhood Automatic Cooktop Fire Suppressors can fail to activate the sealed openings that allow the suppressant powder to feed out of the canister and suppress the fire.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fire supressors and contact WilliamsRDM to receive free replacements.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm is aware of two fire suppressors that failed to operate during a product demonstration. No injuries have been reported
- Sold at
- HD Supply, Interline, Louisville Fire and Safety and Central Wholesalers nationwide and online at HomeDepot.com in November 2016 for about $56 for STFS Rangehood and $80 for STFS Microhood.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled williamsrdm stovetop firestop rangehood and microhood automatic cooktop fire suppressors?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fire supressors and contact WilliamsRDM to receive free replacements.
What is the hazard?
The StoveTop FireStop (STFS) Rangehood and Microhood Automatic Cooktop Fire Suppressors can fail to activate the sealed openings that allow the suppressant powder to feed out of the canister and suppress the 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.