Decatur – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC) says Whirlpool is recalling more than 15,000 Whirlpool brand microwave hood combinations due to a possible fire hazard.
The microwaves were sold at Best Buy, Sears, Lowes and other retailers nationwide between January 2014 and April 2016. They ranged in price from $370 to $470.
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.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled microwaves, unplug the units and contact Whirlpool for a free replacement product.
This recall involves Whirlpool brand microwave hood combinations. The microwave ovens were sold in stainless steel, black and white. Model numbers and serial numbers are located on the inside of the unit, above the oven cavity on the left hand side. The following model and serial numbers are included in the recall:
Model Numbers | Serial Numbers |
WMH53520CS | TR33500000 to TR34899999Â |
WMH53520CWÂ | TR33500000 to TR34899999Â |
WMH53520CBÂ | TR33500000 to TR34899999 |
WMH53520CE | TR33500000 to TR34899999 |
WMH53520CH | TR33500000 to TR34899999 |
WMH73521CS | TR33500000 to TR34899999 |
WMH73521CW | TR33500000 to TR34899999 |
WMH73521CB | TR33500000 to TR34899999 |
WMH73521CE | TR33500000 to TR34899999 |
WMH73521CH | TR33500000 to TR34899999 |
A complete list of model and serial numbers included in this recall is posted on the firm’s website at http://repair.whirlpoolcorp.com.
