The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·14745·Announced 2014-08-21

StoveTop FireStop Microhood Recalled Due to Fire Suppression Failure Risk

WilliamsRDM is recalling StoveTop FireStop Microhood units because the front canister may fall off and fail to suppress fires. No injuries have been reported.

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 suppression device that may fail to suppress a fire, representing a risk of harm where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

WilliamsRDM, Inc. is recalling approximately 103,000 StoveTop FireStop Microhood fire suppressors. These devices are flame-activated, dry chemical powder units designed to mount over residential cooktop stoves, underneath microwave ovens. The recalled models are 677-1 (black) and 677-2 (white), with "Replace Before" dates ranging from June 2014 to August 2019. The units are approximately 14 inches long, 4 inches wide, and 3 inches high.

The recall was issued because the Microhood front canister can fall from the unit, causing the device to fail to suppress a fire. The company has not reported any injuries or illnesses associated with this defect.

The affected units were sold by HD Supply, Wilmar Industries, Louisville Fire & Safety, and other contractor supply companies from June 2009 to August 2014 for approximately $80. Consumers can contact WilliamsRDM toll-free at (888) 616-7976 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday, or visit www.stovetopfirestop.com to obtain a free inspection kit for on-site repair or to ship the unit back for free inspection and repair.

The recalled product

Product
The StoveTop FireStop® Microhood™ Fire Suppressors
Manufacturer
WilliamsRDM, Inc., of Ft. Worth, Texas
Category
Consumer Product — Fire Safety Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
103,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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