CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Cooking Products
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 |
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| 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 |