Recall: WilliamsRDM Recalls StoveTop FireStop Microhood Due to Safety Hazard (Recall Alert)

Description: 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.

Name of product: The StoveTop FireStop® Microhood™ Fire Suppressors

Units: About 103,000

Manufacturer: WilliamsRDM, Inc., of Ft. Worth, Texas

Hazard: The Microhood front canister can fall from the unit and fail to suppress the fire.

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.

Recall date: August 21, 2014

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold At: HD Supply,Wilmar Industries, Louisville Fire & Safety and other contractor supply companies from June 2009 to August 2014 for about $80.

Manufactured in: United States

Consumer contact: 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.

Recall number: 14-745