WASHINGTON, D.C.- Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich., is voluntarily recalling about 1.8 million microwave-hood combinations. These units can overheat and catch fire.
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.
The microwave oven and exhaust fan hood combination units are installed above ranges and were sold under the Whirlpool(r), KitchenAid(r) and Kenmore(r) brand names. Their serial numbers begin with XC and are inside the unit door. 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.
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. at (800) 785-8897 anytime or visit Whirlpool’s Web site at www.whirlpool.com. They should have the model and serial number of their unit available when calling or visiting the Web site.
Countertop microwaves are not included in this recall.
