Freestanding ranges, double ovens, and oven-microwave combinations

Class II - Moderate

🏠 Consumer Products Recalled: August 26, 2004 Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich. Home & Garden Nationwide

What Should You Do?

Check if you have this product:
(24,500)
Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

Recall Details

Company:: Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich.
Reason for Recall:: All of the appliances use faulty wiring, which can overheat, melt through the insulation and cause a short circuit. They may pose a shock hazard to consumers, if the appliance is not properly grounded.
Classification:: Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
Status:: ongoing
Hazard:: All of the appliances use faulty wiring, which can overheat, melt through the insulation and cause a short circuit. They may pose a shock hazard to consumers, if the appliance is not properly grounded.
Remedy:: Consumers should immediately stop using the product, unplug it by shutting off the fuse or circuit breaker, and contact Whirlpool for a free repair.

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Freestanding ranges, double ovens, and oven-microwave combinations

Product Information

Full Description:

The recall involves Whirlpool and KitchenAid brand freestanding ranges, double ovens, and oven-microwave combination products with the following model and serial numbers: Brand Product Model Numbers Serial Number Range Whirlpool Oven-microwave combination GSC XR15 - XR25 Whirlpool Double wall oven RBD XR15 - XR25 KitchenAid Oven-microwave combination KEHC KEMC XR15 - XR25 KitchenAid Electric free standing range KERA2 KERI2 RR15 - RR25 The model and serial numbers are located on a label inside the door of the units.