Whirlpool · Recalled
CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Microwave-Hood Combinations
These units can overheat and catch fire.
- Units
- About 1.8 million
- Reports
- 7
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $249–$749
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- 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.
- Product type
- Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich.
Incident log
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.
What the notice says to do
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.
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.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated OCT 16 2001; last revised JUL 25 2025.