Electrocution Hazard with Do-It-Yourself Repairs of
Microwave Ovens
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Electrocution Hazard with Do-It-Yourself Repairs of Microwave Ovens
CPSC Document #5061
The U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
(CPSC) warns against do-it-yourself repairs of microwave ovens.
Each year, on average, four people die from electrocution trying
to repair their microwave ovens. Microwave ovens use high voltage
which makes it particularly hazardous for consumers to remove the
cover and touch electrical parts. The possibility for electrical
shock from a microwave oven still exists even after the oven is
disconnected from the power source. Should certain internal
devices fail, even unplugged ovens can cause serious injury.
The Commission strongly recommends that consumers have
professionals repair microwave ovens because electrical
appliances can be hazardous if consumers expose live electrical
parts.
/!\ WARNING
ELECTROCUTION HAZARD
HIGH VOLTAGE
Removing the cover of your microwave oven and touching an
electrical part can kill you.
Have a professional repair your microvave oven