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WilliamsRDM Recalls Cooktop Fire Suppressors Due to Risk of Failure to Activate and Suppress Fires

Reported: December 6, 2019 Initiated: December 6, 2019 #20037

Product Description

This recall involves StoveTop FireStop Rangehood (STFS Rangehood) and Microhood (STFS Microhood) Automatic Cooktop Fire Suppressors manufactured from November 7, 2016 to November 13, 2016. The flame activated, dry chemical powder fire suppression devices mount over residential cooktop stoves in a vent hood or underneath a microwave. The STFS Rangehood fire supressors are silver-colored metal with a red label that states "StoveTop FireStop Rangehood" and a date code of 4516 is stamped into the top of the can under the magnet assembly. The STFS Microhood fire supressors have a white plastic housing that the canisters fit into. The date code of DEC 2022 is stamped into the ramp located on the underside of the product. The devices were sold as pairs.

Reason for Recall

The StoveTop FireStop (STFS) Rangehood and Microhood Automatic Cooktop Fire Suppressors can fail to activate the sealed openings that allow the suppressant powder to feed out of the canister and suppress the fire.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fire supressors and contact WilliamsRDM to receive free replacements.

Details

Units Affected
Aboult 9,300 pairs
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/WilliamsRDM-Recalls-Cooktop-Fire-Suppressors-Due-to-Risk-of-Failure-to-Activate-and-Suppress-Fires

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves StoveTop FireStop Rangehood (STFS Rangehood) and Microhood (STFS Microhood) Automatic Cooktop Fire Suppressors manufactured from November 7, 2016 to November 13, 2016. The flame activated, dry chemical powder fire suppression devices mount over residential cooktop stoves in a vent hood or underneath a microwave. The STFS Rangehood fire supressors are silver-colored metal with a red label that states "StoveTop FireStop Rangehood" and a date code of 4516 is stamped into the top of the can under the magnet assembly. The STFS Microhood fire supressors have a white plastic housing that the canisters fit into. The date code of DEC 2022 is stamped into the ramp located on the underside of the product. The devices were sold as pairs.. Recalled by WilliamsRDM Inc., of Ft. Worth, Texas. Units affected: Aboult 9,300 pairs.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The StoveTop FireStop (STFS) Rangehood and Microhood Automatic Cooktop Fire Suppressors can fail to activate the sealed openings that allow the suppressant powder to feed out of the canister and suppress the fire.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fire supressors and contact WilliamsRDM to receive free replacements.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 6, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 20037.

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