CPSC recall 14-745, announced August 21, 2014, covers WilliamsRDM The StoveTop FireStop® Microhood™ Fire Suppressors (about 103,000 units). The Microhood front canister can fall from the unit and fail to suppress the fire. The notice reports no incidents. Contact WilliamsRDM for a free inspection kit which includes instructions and a tool for performing an on-site inspection and repair of the units. Recall contact: call (888) 616-7976, or go to www.stovetopfirestop.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The Microhood front canister can fall from the unit and fail to suppress the fire.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- WilliamsRDM
- Manufacturer
- WilliamsRDM, Inc., of Ft. Worth, Texas
- Recall number
- 14-745
- Units
- About 103,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- HD Supply,Wilmar Industries, Louisville Fire & Safety and other contractor supply companies from June 2009 to August 2014 for about $80.
The StoveTop FireStop® Microhood™ Fire Suppressors
CPSC product type: Fire Suppressors
Recall contact information
WilliamsRDM toll-free at (888) 616-7976 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST Monday through Friday or online at www.stovetopfirestop.com and click on "StoveTop FireStop Microhood Safety Notice" at the bottom of the page for more information.
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