Whirlpool Model No: WMC30516HB 0

SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20161024-DD1AB-2147411729. Severity: Incident, No Injury. Matched catalog product: Whirlpool Model No: WMC30516HB 0. Incident: I purchased Whirlpool gas range, Model WFG540HES0 Serial R54339104, a 5 burner slide in range last Dec. I began noticing gas odor occasionally. I called Whirlpool today,10-24-16. to report that the 2 center knobs could be opened to allow gas to escape without pushing the knob in which is normally the function for turning the stove on. These 2 knobs could be move by a brush against the stove, a light touch, which allowed gas to escape. Which to me is a safety issue as this could be done as one passed and did not notice the gas. Why would only 2 of the knobs not work properly? I called Whirlpool and the response was that there was no recall and that the issue I outlined was normal. I do not think that is correct; I see this as a safety issue.

SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20140910-462D6-2147441064. Severity: Unspecified. Matched catalog product: Whirlpool Model No: WMC30516HB 0. Incident: A Central Air-conditioner condensing unit located at a house I own caught on fire which burned up all of the electronics and even destroyed the inside thermostat. We checked for lighting damage and there was none, neither the unit or the house was struck nor was their any power surge. The unit was replaced before I was able to get the model and serial numbers when I asked what happen to the unit I was told it was scrapped. The unit was only 2-3 years old so at first I was trying to get the manufacturer to honor the warranty, but I had no paperwork on the unit so I did not try to even contact the manufacturer. Then I thought there are probably other similar units out there and did some checking and found out that this unit was discontinued, it was a whirlpool. Was it discontinued because of a fault ? I am in the process of trying to find paperwork, I have the installer information and the distributor where the unit was bought. Contact me if that information is needed.

SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20251201-26C88-2147325974. Severity: Incident, No Injury. Product: WHIRLPOOL Model No: WMC30516HB 0 (WHIRLPOOL Model No: WMC30516HB 0 MANUFACTURED MAY 2023 Household Microwave Oven Black). Incident: I am writing to report a very serious and dangerous incident that occurred on November 30, 2025, my Whirlpool microwave Mode No. WMC35016HB 0 experienced a dangerous internal fire while I was using it normally. I had placed food in a [REDACTED] plastic container to heat it. While washing dishes at the sink, I heard a strange noise coming from that area loud enough that my cat ran. I walked over, removed my container, and inspected the inside of the microwave. Everything looked normal and there was no sign of a problem. Because I wasnt sure where the noise came from, I decided to test the microwave empty to see if the noise had come from the microwave itself. I closed the door, set it for one minute, and pressed Start. The microwave burst into flames immediately the moment I pressed Start, even with nothing inside it. There had been strange noises in the past, which I thought were coming from the turntable, but I now believe these noises were early signs of an internal electrical problem. This incident has left me deeply shaken. The fire happened instantly and without warning. If I had not been standing right there when it ignited, this could have turned into a full house fire. I could have lost everything. This experience has genuinely traumatized me. I am now afraid to leave a microwave or even my toaster unattended. I no longer feel safe using kitchen appliances after witnessing how suddenly this fire started. I am also extremely concerned that this could happen to someone else. If this defect occurs when a person steps away even briefly, the consequences could be devasta