Petters Consumer Brands Recalls Sunbeam Over-the-Range Microwaves for Fire Hazard

Internal electrical arcing in the microwave can pose a fire hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 07562
Affected scope: About 300

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled This recall involves Sunbeam Over-the-Range microwave ovens with serial numbers within th….

Petters Consumer Brands Recalls Sunbeam Over-the-Range Microwaves for Fire Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in July 17, 2007. Reason: Internal electrical arcing in the microwave can pose a fire hazard to consumers.. Remedy: The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. Please discard or destro…. Verify recall #07562 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-Internal electrical arcing in the microwave can pose a fire hazard to consumers..

None
agency class: July 17, 2007
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07562 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall involves Sunbeam Over-the-Range microwave ovens with serial numbers within the range of A0701161370000001 through A0701161370000304. The serial numbers are located on the inside front of the microwave and visible when the microwave door is open. Model number SNM1501RAQ is printed on a label on the back of the unit. The ovens display Sunbeam on the front panel, are bisque in color, and are 16.25 inches high x 29.5 inches wide x 15 inches deep. The microwaves ovens were installed in mobile homes.

Reason for recall

Internal electrical arcing in the microwave can pose a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. Please discard or destroy the product.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	07562
Date reported	July 17, 2007
Date initiated	July 17, 2007
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 300
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. Please discard or destroy the product.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Internal electrical arcing in the microwave can pose a fire hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. Please discard or destroy the product.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 17, 2007. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 07562.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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