Whirlpool Recalls Microwaves Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC recall 16253. Recall date: 25 Aug 2016.

Hazard, in the words of CPSC

Internal arcing during use can ignite an internal plastic component, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, in the words of CPSC

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled microwaves, unplug the units and contact Whirlpool for a free replacement product.

CPSC recall 16253 has the recall date 25 Aug 2016. The notice names the firm Whirlpool. The recall has about 15,200 units. The median CPSC recall of 2016 has 6,400 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Microwave Ovens.

CPSC recall notice More of the notice

Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.
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More of the notice

The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.

CPSC recall 16253: incidents, units, products and firms
Incidents and injuries	Whirlpool has received five reports of incidents, including one home fire, two fires involving the surrounding cabinets, one report of smoke, and one report of a burning odor.
Units	15,200
Description	This recall involves Whirlpool brand microwave hood combinations. The microwave ovens were sold in stainless steel, black and white. Model numbers and serial numbers are located on the inside of the unit, above the oven cavity on the left hand side. The following model and serial numbers are included in the recall: Model Numbers Serial Numbers WMH53520CS TR33500000 to TR34899999 WMH53520CW TR33500000 to TR34899999 WMH53520CB TR33500000 to TR34899999 WMH53520CE TR33500000 to TR34899999 WMH53520CH TR33500000 to TR34899999 WMH73521CS TR33500000 to TR34899999 WMH73521CW TR33500000 to TR34899999 WMH73521CB TR33500000 to TR34899999 WMH73521CE TR33500000 to TR34899999 WMH73521CH TR33500000 to TR34899999 A complete list of model and serial numbers included in this recall is posted on the firm's website at http://repair.whirlpoolcorp.com.
Product	Whirlpool brand microwave hood combinations, About 15,200, Microwave Ovens
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.
Manufacturer	Whirlpool Corporation
Made in	China

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Hazard: Fire
Category: Microwave Ovens
CPSC recalls of 2016

The recall in context

Units in this recall: 15,200Median of 2016: 6,400
CPSC recalls of 2016: 330
Recalls of 2016 with one of the same hazards: 29%
Recalls of 2016 in the category Microwave Ovens: 0%
Recalls on the register that name Whirlpool: 14

Other recalls of the firm

Other CPSC recalls that name Whirlpool
Date	Recall
7 Sep 2023	Whirlpool Recalls Stacked Commercial Clothes Dryers Sold Under the ADC Brand Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
28 Aug 2019	Whirlpool Recalls Glass Cooktops with Touch Controls Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
29 Jul 2015	Whirlpool Recalls Jenn-Air Wall Ovens Due to Risk of Burns
2 Jun 2005	CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of KitchenAid Coffeemakers
24 Mar 2005	CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of KitchenAid® Toasters
25 Feb 2005	CPSC, Whirlpool Corporation Announce Recall of Dishwashers
26 Aug 2004	CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Cooking Products
2 Jul 2002	CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Washer and Gas Dryer Units
31 Jan 2002	CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Dehumidifiers
16 Oct 2001	CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Microwave-Hood Combinations
3 Jul 1989	Whirlpool Will Retrofit Below-Counter Dishwashers
17 Aug 1988	Dishwasher Model Number Correction for Whirlpool Modification

Whirlpool: all 14 recalls

Official channels

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Recall Register. CPSC recall 16253. https://recallregister.com/product/7838-whirlpool-recalls-microwaves-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: US Consumer Product Safety Commission
Licence: US government work, public domain
Data retrieved: 30 Sep 2026
Newest CPSC recall on the register: 24 Sep 2026

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Questions

Does CPSC recall 16253 report injuries?: The CPSC notice says: Whirlpool has received five reports of incidents, including one home fire, two fires involving the surrounding cabinets, one report of smoke, and one report of a burning odor.
Where was the product sold?: The CPSC notice says: 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.
How many units are in CPSC recall 16253?: The CPSC notice gives this number: About 15,200
Where was the product made?: The CPSC notice gives: China