KENMORE MICROWAVE OVENS PROBLEMS
Information about the problems and breakdowns of Kenmore microwave ovens that were reported in 2001.
Common problems: fire.
Faulty modules: fan.
Recalls
1 safety recalls announced
Whirlpool Recalls Microwave-Hood Combination
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Date: 10/16/2001
Voluntarily recalling about 1.8 million microwave-hood combinations. These units can overheat and catch fire. Whirlpool has received seven reports of fires involving these microwave- hood combinations. 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. Sold the microwave-hood combinations nationwide from January 1998 through September 2001.
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