If you bought a KitchenAid glass cooktop, consider replacing it
ProConsumidor, the government protection agency, says Whirlpool Corporation has alerted that KitchenAid glass cooktops (KCES950 and KCES956) sold in the Dominican Republic can present a fire hazard. The corporation says there have been cases when these have turned on by themselves.
Anina del Castillo, the director of ProConsumidor, says that so far her office has not been notified of any local case. Abroad the company has recalled the cooktops. As reported around 50 of these units have been sold locally. The models were recalled by the company and those who have purchased these may seek a replacement cooktop free of charge, says ProConsumidor. Meanwhile, owners are being told to not leave empty cookware or flammable material on or near the cooktop.
People who have these cooktops in their homes are urged to contact Whirlpool to arrange for the installation of a replacement cooktop free of charge. They are also being told to turn the cooktop off at the circuit breaker and to not leave empty cookware or flammable material on or near the cooktop.
Source: DR1, Eldia
Sep 2, 2019
Category: DR News |