CPSC recall · Reported August 21, 2014
WilliamsRDM Recalls StoveTop FireStop Microhood Due to Safety Hazard (Recall Alert)
The Microhood front canister can fall from the unit and fail to suppress the fire.
WilliamsRDM, Inc., of Ft. Worth, Texas recalled The recalled product is the StoveTop FireStop Microhood. It is a flame activated, dry che….
WilliamsRDM Recalls StoveTop FireStop Microhood Due to Safety Hazard (Recall Alert) was recalled by WilliamsRDM, Inc., of Ft. Worth, Texas in August 21, 2014. Reason: The Microhood front canister can fall from the unit and fail to suppress the fire.. Remedy: Contact WilliamsRDM for a free inspection kit which includes instructions and a tool for …. Verify recall #14745 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
WilliamsRDM, Inc., of Ft. Worth, Texas issued this CPSC recall-The Microhood front canister can fall from the unit and fail to suppress the fire..
- None
- agency class
- August 21, 2014
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14745 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 - 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.
Medical Devices recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Product description
The recalled product is the StoveTop FireStop Microhood. It is a flame activated, dry chemical powder, fire suppression device that mounts over a residential cooktop stove, underneath a microwave oven. The Microhood units are plastic/metal and come in black and white. They are about 14 inches long and 4 inches wide and 3 inches high. The recalled model numbers are 677-1 (black) and 677-2 (white) with a "Replace Before" date of June 2014 thru August 2019. This date is located on the bottom of each unit.
Reason for recall
The Microhood front canister can fall from the unit and fail to suppress the fire.
Remedy, what to do
Contact WilliamsRDM for a free inspection kit which includes instructions and a tool for performing an on-site inspection and repair of the units. Alternately, units can be shipped back to WilliamsRDM for a free inspection/repair. Firm is contacting consumers directly.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 14745 |
| Date reported | August 21, 2014 |
| Date initiated | August 21, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | WilliamsRDM, Inc., of Ft. Worth, Texas |
| Affected scope | About 103,000 |
| 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
Contact WilliamsRDM for a free inspection kit which includes instructions and a tool for performing an on-site inspection and rep…
- Check the recall number (14745) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
Why was this product recalled? ▼
What should consumers do? ▼
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Nationwide recalls with similar severity or category timing
Consumer-product notices outside this firm and state, matched by severity timing and product category.
Similar severity · nearest report date
Same archive severity grade, closest by report date among other firms and states.
Similar Medical Devices · nearest report date
Same product category, closest by report date among other firms and states (deduped against the severity set).
Compare this recall with GORE VIABIL Short Wire Biliary Endoprosthesis, Model No. VS… → · All Medical Devices recalls
Methodology · Corrections · Archive as of August 2026