CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Microwave-Hood Combinations

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.

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.

About 1.8 million

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.

Microwave-hood combinations sold under the Whirlpool®, KitchenAid® and Kenmore® brand names

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.