Sanyo’s “shocking” microwaves recalled

January 27th, 2012

Users of Sanyo’s Convection Grill Microwave Oven may receive “a severe electric shock“, according to a recall notice issued by Sanyo Oceania.

The convection microwave is black in colour; it’s model number, EM-C8787B, is located on the back of the cabinet.

Sanyo has urged consumers to stop using the microwave immediately, unplug it and contact the customer centre. Sanyo has commenced the withdrawal of all the EM-C8787B from the market and will provide a full refund to all customers of this product.

The Sanyo EMC8787B

“A user of this product may receive a severe electric shock when operating the small buttons located on the microwave control panel whilst another part of their body is in contact with an earth (such as a kitchen sink),” states the Sanyo recall notice.

“This is due to some of the printed circuit boards within the internal control panel having electrical contact with the small buttons on the external control panel.”

The product was sold nationally in Target stores from July 2010 through until mid January 2012. About 8,000 have been recalled.

Do you have a Sanyo microwave? If you have been affected call Sanyo on 1800 063 747 to arrange a refund.

The plug: Customers prefering a less electrifying kitchen appliance may like to browse Appliances Online’s range of microwaves from high end brands including Samsung, Panasonic, Whirlpool and LG.

Keri Algar

Having once had to sit on the washing machine to stop it from bouncing into oblivion, Keri is today delighted with the new (smoother running) technologies that make housework easier every day. A self-confessed lazy-bones, Keri seeks out quirky inventions that ease the human workload, such as the robotic vacuum cleaner (wow). And as soon as someone figures out a Jetsons-like self-cleaning house, she will happily lay her pen to rest and retire from appliance journalism. Until then, her pick is a fridge that will tell her smartphone when it's time to pick up more beer on the way home. Magic.

2 responses to “Sanyo’s “shocking” microwaves recalled”

Noel bryant says:

February 3, 2012 at 10:17 am

I not the same model but it sparks near the door some time
Keri Algar says:

February 3, 2012 at 12:31 pm

Hi Noel – it might pay to give Sanyo a call on 1800 063 747 to let them know of the problem. Better safe than sorry!