Product recall · August 25, 2016
Whirlpool Recalls Microwaves Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: Internal arcing during use can ignite an internal plastic component, posing a fire hazard.
What to do: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled microwaves, unplug the units and contact Whirlpool for a free replacement product.
- Recall number
- 16253
- Announced
- Product
- Whirlpool brand microwave hood combinations
- Manufacturer
- Whirlpool Corporation, of Benton Harbor, Mich.
- Made in
- China
- Affected products
- 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 TR348
- Units
- About 15,200
- Incidents / injuries
- 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.
- Consumer contact
- Whirlpool Corporation at 800-990-6254 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at http://repair.whirlpoolcorp.com. Consumers can also visit www.whirlpool.com and click on "Product Recall" for more information.
- Source
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 16253
- Last checked
What to do if you own this product
- Stop using the product if the notice tells you to.
- Find the model number, serial number or date code on the product and compare it with the notice.
- Contact the company using the details above for the refund, repair or replacement.
- Report an injury or a safety problem at SaferProducts.gov.
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