CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Microwave-Hood Combinations
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2001-10-16 · 02018
Hazards
These units can overheat and catch fire.
Recall
Number
02018
Date
2001-10-16
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Microwave-hood combinations sold under the Whirlpool®, KitchenAid® and Kenmore® brand names
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich.
Retailer(s)
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.