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Why it was recalled
These units can overheat and catch fire.
Incidents and injuries
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.
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Whirlpool Corp.
- Manufacturer
- Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich.
- Recall number
- 02-018
- Units
- About 1.8 million
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
Microwave-hood combinations sold under the Whirlpool®, KitchenAid® and Kenmore® brand names
CPSC product type: Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves
Recall contact information
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.
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