On August 23rd, 2016, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Whirlpool announced a voluntary recall on 15,200 Whirlpool brand microwave hood combination units. According to Whirlpool, internal arcing during use can ignite a plastic component leading to smoke and fire. To date, Whirlpool has reported five known incidences including one home fire, two cabinet fires, one report of smoke, and one report of a burning odor.
For your safety, please discontinue use and contact Whirlpool for service immediately. If you live in our service area, request Lake Appliance Repair. We are familiar with the issue and can help with your replacement quickly.
Whirlpool Microwave Hood Combo Recall Information
Recalled products will be exchanged by a Whirlpool factory authorized technician. Check to see if your microwave hood is affected by locating the model and serial number. Model numbers and serial numbers are located on the inside of the unit, above the oven cavity on the left-hand side.
Qualified Whirlpool Microwave Hood Combinations
Model Numbers Serial Numbers
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WMH53520CS | TR33500000 to TR34899999
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WMH53520CW | TR33500000 to TR34899999
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WMH53520CB | TR33500000 to TR34899999
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WMH53520CE | TR33500000 to TR34899999
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WMH53520CH | TR33500000 to TR34899999
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WMH73521CS | TR33500000 to TR34899999
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WMH73521CW | TR33500000 to TR34899999
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WMH73521CB | TR33500000 to TR34899999
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WMH73521CE | TR33500000 to TR34899999
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WMH73521CH | TR33500000 to TR34899999
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If you have any questions regarding the Whirlpool microwave recall, contact Whirlpool Corporation toll-free at (877) 929-2029 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Saturday or online at www.whirlpoolcorp.com
Lake Appliance Repair can help with your Whirlpool Microwave Hood Combination recall. We are factory authorized to exchange and repair all Whirlpool products. Please contact us for more information.
