CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Microwave-Hood Combinations
USCPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Microwave-Hood Combinations
Recalling Firm: Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
These units can overheat and catch fire.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Microwave-hood combinations sold under the Whirlpool®, KitchenAid® and Kenmore® brand names
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Whirlpool-Announce-Recall-of-Microwave-Hood-Combinations |
| Title | CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Microwave-Hood Combinations |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/microwave-hood.jpeg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled microwave |
| Hazards › Name | These units can overheat and catch fire. |
| Injuries › Name | Whirlpool has received seven reports of fires involving these microwave- hood combinations. These incidents have resulted in extensive property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Microwave-hood combinations sold under the Whirlpool®, KitchenAid® and Kenmore® brand names |
| Products › Type | Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves |
| Products › Category I D | 2056 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1.8 million |
| Recall I D | 2029 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers with recalled microwave-hood combinations should immediately stop using them and disconnect the units by unplugging them. Consumers can call Whirlpool Corp. for a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2001-10-16T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 02018 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich. |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers can contact Whirlpool at (800) 785-8897 anytime. Consumers also can visit Whirlpool's website at www.whirlpool.com. Consumers should have the model and serial number of their unit available when they call or visit the website. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-07-25T00:00:00 |
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