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CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Cooking Products

Name: CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Cooking Products
Brand: Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich.
SKU: CPSC-04577
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: August 26, 2004Recall ID: 04577Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / 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.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

Freestanding ranges, double ovens, and oven-microwave combinations

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Whirlpool-Announce-Recall-of-Cooking-Products
Title	CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Cooking Products
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/double-oven.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled Whirlpool Double Wall Oven
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/oven-microwave.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Recalled Oven-Micro Combo
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/oven-range.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	Recalled KitchenAid Free Standing Range
Hazards › Name	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.
Injuries › Name	Whirlpool has received no reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Products › Name	Freestanding ranges, double ovens, and oven-microwave combinations
Products › Type	Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves
Products › Category I D	2056
Products › Number Of Units	24,500
Recall I D	2776
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the product, unplug it by shutting off the fuse or circuit breaker, and contact Whirlpool for a free repair.
Retailers › Name	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.
Recall Date	2004-08-26T00:00:00
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.
Recall Number	04577
Manufacturers › Name	Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich.
Consumer Contact	Consumer should call Whirlpool toll-free at (866) 770-6751 between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday to schedule the free repair.
Last Publish Date	2025-04-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	United States

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Recalling FirmWhirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich.

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