Whirlpool Cooktop self-activating touch controls: official recall record & repair cost (2026)
A neutral summary of a documented recall affecting certain Whirlpool cooktop units — what the public record states, and what a related repair is Estimated to cost out of warranty. Reviewed July 2026.
This page summarizes official public documents (recalls, settlements, service programs). It is not a reliability rating.
What the public record documents
Official recall notice: CPSC — Whirlpool Recalls Glass Cooktops with Touch Controls Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
Secondary source: CPSC — Whirlpool Agrees to Pay $11.5 Million Civil Penalty for Failure to Immediately Report Glass Cooktops Posing Burn and Fire Hazards
Repair-cost context Estimated
Documented remedy / program terms: 14 reports of heat damage, 4 items catching fire, 2 minor burn injuries cited in the recall notice (as stated by CPSC — Whirlpool Recalls Glass Cooktops with Touch Controls Due to Burn and Fire Hazards)
Out of warranty, a cooktop repair is typically an Estimated $90–$800 in the U.S., depending on the exact fault and your local labor costs. See the Cooktop repair cost page for the full per-problem breakdown and a ZIP localizer.
Base: national per-appliance ranges (full sources on the linked appliance page) · localized by BLS OEWS metro wages (May 2025) + BEA RPP (2024) · Reviewed July 2026 · Estimated. Documented-failure facts: the public record cited above.
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Estimated ranges are localized from national base ranges by a published formula — see the methodology for the exact math and named sources. Strictly informational: no booking, no lead-gen, no phone numbers.
Reviewed by a Red-Seal certified appliance technician.