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Whirlpool Recalls Microwaves Due to Fire Hazard

  • Whirlpool Corporation, of Benton Harbor, Mich.
Name of Product:
Microwave hood combinations
Hazard:

Internal arcing during use can ignite an internal plastic component of the microwave hood combinations, posing a fire hazard. 

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
August 25, 2016
Units:

About 15,200

Consumer Contact

Whirlpool Corporation at 800-990-6254 from 8 a.m. to 6 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. 

Recall Details

Description:

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.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled microwaves, unplug the units and contact Whirlpool for a free replacement product.

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.
Manufacturer(s):
Whirlpool Corporation, of Benton Harbor, Mich.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
16-253

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