The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07562·Announced 2007-07-17

Sunbeam Over-the-Range Microwaves Recalled for Fire Hazard

Petters Consumer Brands is recalling about 300 Sunbeam over-the-range microwaves installed in mobile homes due to a fire hazard from internal electrical arcing.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Petters Consumer Brands LLC is recalling about 300 Sunbeam over-the-range microwave ovens. The recall involves units with serial numbers ranging from A0701161370000001 through A0701161370000304. These microwaves were installed in mobile homes between February 2007 and March 2007. The units are bisque in color, measure 16.25 inches high by 29.5 inches wide by 15 inches deep, and display the Sunbeam brand on the front panel. The model number SNM1501RAQ is printed on a label on the back of the unit.

The recall is being issued because internal electrical arcing in the microwave can pose a fire hazard to consumers. No injuries have been reported in connection with this defect.

Because the firm is out of business, a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should discard or destroy the product. For more information, consumers can call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.

The recalled product

Product
Sunbeam Over-the-Range Microwaves
Manufacturer
Petters Consumer Brands LLC, of Minnetonka, Minn.
Category
Consumer Product — Microwave Ovens
Hazard
Affected units
300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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