Reported Aug 25, 2016
Whirlpool Recalls Microwaves Due to Fire Hazard
Whirlpool Corporation of Benton Harbor, Mich.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled microwaves, unplug the units and contact Whirlpool for a free replacement product.
Firm contact: Whirlpool Corporation at 800-990-6254 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at http://repair.whirlpoolcorp.com. Consumers can also visit www.whirlpool.com and click on "Product Recall" for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Whirlpool brand microwave hood combinations
- Amount recalled
- About 15,200
Where it was sold
Sold at Best Buy, HH Gregg, Lowes, Sears and other home improvement, home appliance and retail stores and by homebuilders nationwide from January 2014 through April 2016 for between $370 and $470..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
Internal arcing during use can ignite an internal plastic component, posing a fire hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: Whirlpool has received five reports of incidents, including one home fire, two fires involving the surrounding cabinets, one report of smoke, and one report of a burning odor.
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