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

Active Recall Announced December 6, 2019 CPSC #20037

Quick answer

WilliamsRDM Recalls Cooktop Fire Suppressors Due to Risk of Failure to Activate and Suppress Fires is CPSC recall #20037, announced on December 6, 2019. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fire supressors and contact williamsrdm to receive free replacements.. Affected brand: WilliamsRDM Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

WilliamsRDM StoveTop FireStop Rangehood and Microhood Automatic Cooktop Fire Suppressors

Recalled brands

WilliamsRDM Inc.

Remedy

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

Recall date

December 6, 2019

Categories

WilliamsRDM StoveTop FireStop Rangehood and Microhood Automatic Cooktop Fire Suppressors

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #20037?

CPSC recall #20037 covers WilliamsRDM Recalls Cooktop Fire Suppressors Due to Risk of Failure to Activate and Suppress Fires, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on December 6, 2019. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #20037?

The CPSC remedy for recall #20037 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fire supressors and contact williamsrdm to receive free replacements.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell WilliamsRDM Recalls Cooktop Fire Suppressors Due to Risk of Failure to Activate and Suppress Fires on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/WilliamsRDM-Recalls-Cooktop-Fire-Suppressors-Due-to-Risk-of-Failure-to-Activate-and-Suppress-Fires. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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