Whirlpool Microwave Recall: Fire Hazard from Internal Arcing
Whirlpool recalls microwave hood combinations due to fire hazard. Stop using immediately and contact Whirlpool for a free replacement.
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Internal arcing during use can ignite an internal plastic component, posing a fire hazard.
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What happened, in plain English
Whirlpool is recalling certain microwave hood combinations because internal arcing during use can ignite an internal plastic component, creating a fire hazard. The company has received reports of incidents including home fires, cabinet fires, smoke, and burning odors. Consumers are advised to stop using the affected units immediately. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/4071-whirlpool-microwave-recall-fire-hazard-from-internal-arcing.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/4071-whirlpool-microwave-recall-fire-hazard-from-internal-arcing · Updated October 11, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #7838
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“Whirlpool Microwave Recall: Fire Hazard from Internal Arcing.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/4071-whirlpool-microwave-recall-fire-hazard-from-internal-arcing. Based on CPSC recall #7838 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Whirlpool-Recalls-Microwaves).
Why it’s dangerous
The hazard arises from internal arcing during normal use, which can ignite an internal plastic component. This mechanism has already resulted in at least one home fire, two fires involving surrounding cabinets, smoke reports, and burning odors.
Who’s affected
Owners of Whirlpool microwave hood combinations sold at retailers like Best Buy, Sears, and Lowes between January 2014 and April 2016. These units were also installed by homebuilders nationwide.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the label inside the unit, above the oven cavity on the left-hand side, for model numbers WMH53520CS, WMH53520CW, WMH53520CB, WMH53520CE, WMH53520CH, WMH73521CS, WMH73521CW, WMH73521CB, WMH73521CE, or WMH73521CH. The recall includes units with serial numbers ranging from TR33500000 to TR34899999.
- Brand
Whirlpool- Product
Whirlpool brand microwave hood combinations- Category
Consumer product
What to do — step by step
Stop using the microwave
Immediately cease use of the recalled unit to prevent potential fire.
Unplug the unit
Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.
Contact Whirlpool for replacement
Call 800-990-6254 or visit http://repair.whirlpoolcorp.com to arrange for a free replacement product.
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled microwaves, unplug the units and contact Whirlpool for a free replacement product.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
CPSC “Sold at”: “Best Buy, HH Gregg, Lowes, Sears and other home improvement, home appliance and retail stores and by homebuilders nationwide from January 2014 through April 2016 for between $370 and $470.”
Sold nationwide.
Contact Whirlpool
We’ve drafted a message you can send Whirlpool to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 7838 — Whirlpool Microwave Recall: Fire Hazard from Internal Arcing Hello, I own a Whirlpool Microwave Recall: Fire Hazard from Internal Arcing that is covered by recall 7838 from Whirlpool. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled microwaves, unplug the units and contact Whirlpool for a free replacement product. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: CPSC Recall #7838 (August 25, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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