CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Cooking Products
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-08-26). Hazards: burn, electric shock. About 24,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04577 |
| Published | 2004-08-26 |
| Last updated | 2025-04-23 |
| Product category | Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves |
| Products | Freestanding ranges, double ovens, and oven-microwave combinations |
| Firm named in the title | Whirlpool |
| Firms | Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 24,500 |
| Hazard classes | burn, electric shock |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Trade facets | appliance |
| Sold | 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 Oven-Micro Combo for between $2300 and $3740 and the KitchenAid Free Standing Range for between $850 and $1230. |
Description
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.
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.
Remedy
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 injuries
Whirlpool has received no reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
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