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WilliamsRDM Recalls StoveTop FireStop Microhood Due to Safety Hazard (Recall Alert)

Reported: August 21, 2014 Initiated: August 21, 2014 #14745

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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by WilliamsRDM, Inc., of Ft. Worth, Texas. Units affected: About 103,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The Microhood front canister can fall from the unit and fail to suppress the fire.
What should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 21, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 14745.