[{"RecallID":2029,"RecallNumber":"02018","RecallDate":"2001-10-16T00:00:00","Description":"These are microwave oven and exhaust fan hood combination units that are installed above ranges. They were sold under the Whirlpool®, KitchenAid® and Kenmore® brand names. They have serial numbers that begin with XC. Open the door to locate the serial and model numbers. Countertop microwaves are not included in this recall.","URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Whirlpool-Announce-Recall-of-Microwave-Hood-Combinations","Title":"CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Microwave-Hood Combinations","ConsumerContact":"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.","LastPublishDate":"2025-07-25T00:00:00","Products":[{"Name":"Microwave-hood combinations sold under the Whirlpool®, KitchenAid® and Kenmore® brand names","Description":"","Model":"","Type":"Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves","CategoryID":"2056","NumberOfUnits":"About 1.8 million"}],"Inconjunctions":[],"Images":[{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/microwave-hood.jpeg","Caption":"Recalled microwave"}],"Injuries":[{"Name":"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."}],"Manufacturers":[{"Name":"Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich.","CompanyID":""}],"Retailers":[{"Name":"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.","CompanyID":""}],"Importers":[],"Distributors":[],"SoldAtLabel":null,"ManufacturerCountries":[],"ProductUPCs":[],"Hazards":[{"Name":"These units can overheat and catch fire.","HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":""}],"Remedies":[{"Name":"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."}],"RemedyOptions":[]}]