CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Microwave-Hood Combinations
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2001-10-16). Hazards: fire, burn. About 1,800,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02018 |
| Published | 2001-10-16 |
| Last updated | 2025-07-25 |
| Product category | Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves |
| Products | Microwave-hood combinations sold under the Whirlpool®, KitchenAid® and Kenmore® brand names |
| Firm named in the title | Whirlpool |
| Firms | Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 1,800,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Trade facets | appliance |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
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.
Hazard
These units can overheat and catch fire.
Remedy
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 injuries
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.
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