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Recall 16253 — Whirlpool brand microwave hood combinations

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2016-08-25

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
16253
Date of alert
2016-08-25
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Brand
Whirlpool Corporation, of Benton Harbor, Mich.
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: 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 TR34899999 WMH53520CW TR33500000 to TR34899999 WMH53520CB 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. Hazards: Internal arcing during use can ignite an internal plastic component, posing a fire hazard.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Whirlpool-Recalls-Microwaves

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