Classic, Astro Chef microwave ovens
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Microtronics Ltd., Inc. manufactured microwave ovens sold nationwide since at least 1978 under the brand names Astro Chef, Classic, and La Chef, with approximately 57,645 units sold in the last three years at a retail price of about $300. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warned of a fire hazard in these units on April 12, 1984, after receiving 48 complaints. The microwave ovens may self-start while unattended due to a failure of the stirrer mechanism, which can cause microwaves to concentrate and generate sufficient heat on the cabinet to ignite combustible material stored on or near the unit. No serious injuries or fires have occurred.
Since the manufacturer is no longer in business, no formal recall remedy is available. The CPSC urges consumers who own these units to unplug them when not in use, store combustible materials away from the microwave, and discontinue use if uneven cooking occurs or discoloration appears on the cabinet. Consumers seeking further information can contact the CPSC toll-free hotline at 800-638-CPSC, or call (301) 595-7054 for a teletypewriter service for the hearing impaired.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
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Microwave Ovens Recalled by Microtronics NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 12, 1984 Release # 84-024 CPSC Warns Of Fire Hazard With Microtronics Brand Microwave Oven Washington, D.C. --The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission today warned consumers of a fire hazard with microwave ovens manufactured by Microtronics Ltd., Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn. The manufacturer is no longer in business and therefore unable to recall the product. Forty eight complaints have been received, many reporting that the unit has self-started while unattended. No serious injuries or fires have occurred. The Commission believes that the unit may allow the microwaves to concentrate due to the failure of a stirrer mechanism. If the unit self-starts while unattended, these conditions could allow the unit to generate sufficient heat on the cabinet to ignite combustible material that may be stored on top or adjacent to the unit. The units have been produced since at least 1978. 57,645 units have been sold nationwide in the last three years alone under the brand names Astro Chef, Classic, and La Chef. The retail price was about $300. CPSC urges consumers who have one of these units to unplug the unit when not in use and store combustible material away from the microwave oven. If uneven cooking is occurring or any discoloration is noted on top of the cabinet, discontinue use. Consumers wishing further information may call the CPSC toll-free Hotline at 800-638-CPSC. A teletypewriter number for the hearing impaired is (301) 595-7054.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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