If you purchased a mobile home earlier this year, be sure to take a look at the over-the-range microwave if you have one. Apparently certain Sunbeam units are being recalled by the parent company, Petters Consumer Brands, due to an internal electrical arcing that can cause a fire. Be sure to check your serial number against those listed in the following recall. Only about 300 units are affected, but it's worth your while to check to make sure.
| July 17, 2007 Alert #07-562 |
Petters Consumer Brands Recalls Sunbeam Over-the-Range Microwaves for Fire Hazard
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Sunbeam Over-the-Range Microwaves
Units: About 300
Importer/Distributor: Petters Consumer Brands LLC, of Minnetonka, Minn.
Hazard: Internal electrical arcing in the microwave can pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
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.
Sold with: Mobile homes from February 2007 through March 2007.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the microwaves and contact Petters to receive a replacement microwave. The manufacturer of the mobile homes that contain the recalled microwave ovens is notifying consumers directly.
Consumer Contact: For more information, call Petters Consumer Brands toll-free at (866) 866-6283 between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. ET Saturday, and between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Sunday. Consumers also can log on to: www.sunbeammajorappliances.com
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