Emerson Microwaves Reviews

I had an Emerson microwave that was bought in 1998 or 1999. Up until today, it has been an excellent microwave, but it came on all by itself and burned to a crisp. If I had not been home, I would have lost everything. My suggestion is if you have a microwave of any kind in your home, unplug it unless you are using it.

I received an Emerson microwave for my birthday & it quit working for approximately 24 hours the following month. Ever since then, the button on the door sticks 98% of the time. This is highly annoying! I have to push the button several times just to get the door to close.

I bought this Emerson microwave model MW9339SB one month ago from Walmart. It now gets red hot & does not even pop popcorn. It works off & on, but I am fearful that it will catch fire as it gets so hot you can't touch it. I had to use gloves to move it to unplug & get it off counter. Emerson will repair if I pack & ship the unit to them prepaid & insured via UPS. Plus, they want a $15.00 check. It's the worst microwave I have ever owned. I will never buy anything Emerson again.

I purchased an Emerson Microwave model #MWG9115SL in 2009 from Walmart. In September 2012, it started to continuously run even when the time was at zero. It arced and sparked continuously. The microwave was very hot to the touch and I had to unplug it from the electrical outlet to get it to stop. If this had happened when I was not at home, it would have been disastrous. I am putting in a complaint to Emerson in regards to this issue. I can no longer use this microwave safely.

1100-watt Emerson microwave with browning unit - After about 6 months of use, the ceramic pieces held on by one screw each in the browning unit began to smell and burn. After looking at the browning units, the screws had burned into the ceramic and made them burn sending smoke and sparks through the microwave. One of the pieces of ceramic fell off into our food. When I touched it, it fell into pieces in my hand so I took out the screw that was to hold it in. Then about a month later, the other one started to do the same thing so I took it out too. I have not used the browning unit since as I am afraid to use it. Almost afraid to use the microwave itself but since it's the only one I have and I live on a small disability check, I can't afford another microwave. Has this happened to others?

Let me give you a little history. I purchased an Emerson microwave 32 years ago, back when things were made to last. It did last until about a month ago. Since I had such a great experience with my first microwave ever, I decided to stick with Emerson and purchased a 1000W model number MW1161SB 3 weeks ago. The touch pad for settings has already started wearing out and I can't read a couple of them. After 3 weeks, are you kidding me? Anyway, I'm pissed off.

Emerson microwave model MW8780SS was on for 1 minute of a 2:10 popcorn setting when it made noise & flames came out of the silver square inside on the right!

My husband bought this Emerson Microwave #MW9325SL in 12/09 as a Christmas gift. We barely use it and the paint inside the cavity is peeling. The other day, it also would not shut off and made a weird buzzing noise. Of course the warranty is expired, but for over $100 I would have thought it would last longer than this. I could buy microwave paint for $20 but might as well another microwave, and this time not from Walmart. All their electronics seem to have problems.

On July 23, 2012, I bought an Emerson microwave model # MW8121SL. After 3 weeks, it stopped working. However, the inside light would not shut off. I contacted Emerson through their website. This is the return email from Emerson: "Please unplug your unit and cut off the electrical cord and forward the cord, the owner's manual, a copy of the receipt (if available), the serial number, the label from the back of the unit with the model number, the glass tray, the roller guide, a note explaining the problem, and a $15 check or money order payable to Emerson Radio, to the address below. Upon receipt of these items, the paperwork will be processed and we will forward a new unit to you."

While I was trying a new 15-minute recipe in the microwave (Emerson microwave Model #MW9339SA Suffix A), it just completely stopped working. I unplugged it, waited a few minutes for it to cool down and restarted it. It has not worked the same since. The 30-second button does not work at all and the other options work sporadically. Sometimes I can trick it by using the popcorn button to just heat something but most of the time it just tricks me by not working at all. I just bought it in December at Walmart. What a waste of money. I will not buy this brand of anything ever again especially after seeing all the complaints and the company's utter lack of customer service in resolving anyone's issues.

I bought a red Emerson microwave oven just over a year ago from Target. The door quit working and wouldn't shut then the light wouldn't go out. After reading the reviews, I will throw it away and get another brand.

We bought this Emerson Microwave model MW1161SB 2 and 1/2 months ago, and while making popcorn, the rotating glass inside that it came with overheated and cracked in half. Crazy right, and nobody can help me with getting one, replacing it; nothing.

I have a model NW8121SL in 10/2009. I was happy until when I woke up, I noticed the top of the microwave was extremely hot and it was off. I unplugged it and set it outdoors. What is going on?

On August 17, 2012, I made a bag of popcorn and my Emerson MW # 8999SB started to make a loud noise and was glowing red. I had to stop the microwave by opening the door. When I pressed the stop button, it was still glowing red. Please contact me if there is a class action suit. Thank you.

This microwave takes triple the amount of time it would normally take to cook or heat things up!

My husband and I purchased an Emerson microwave oven (model # MW8999RD) last year. When we used it this morning, sparks began to fly with a smell of something burning. There was nothing else in the oven. When I contacted Target, I was told about the 90-day return policy, so I was unable to get my money back. The microwave we had before lasted several years. It is sad to know that the quality of products sold in these United States is so poor. Money is tight these days. It sure doesn't feel good when your money literally goes up in smoke!

About a month ago, I was sitting in my home and began to smell a "burnt electronics" type of odor. Upon investigating the source, I found that our almost new Emerson microwave was running, even though all indications were that the unit was off! I attempted to pull the microwave out from the counter, but the outside of the unit was literally too hot to touch. After securing some gloves, I was able to pull out the unit and unplug it from the wall. Checking with other family members, the unit was last used the evening before. How long was it running continuously? I have no idea. I'm just glad I had the day off work that day or I might have lost my house and perhaps my two teenagers who were sleeping in that morning.

The Emerson microwave, model #MW9339SB, that I purchased from Wal-Mart is less than one year old and sounds as if it is going to short out or catch fire. The unit is very clean so there is no reason that this should be happening except that I have found multiple complaints from other customers about the same issue with this microwave. Emerson refuses to assist with the problem after being contacted several times via email and phone. I would not recommend their products since their customer service/customer satisfaction are of no importance to them.

Our daughter just called today and told us that the Emerson microwave oven (model unknown) we purchased for her a year ago came on all by itself last night while she was sleeping and caught fire. It was the crackling and smoke that awoke her. She doused it out with baking powder. If she hadn't been home, her apartment may have caught fire. After reading many of the other reviews, I'm not surprised. We'll buy her a GE microwave like the one we have which has worked perfectly.

The MWC9115SL microwave nearly burnt down my home and business when it caught on fire. I contacted Emerson by email and phone, and finally got a supervisor to agree to pay for the return shipping so they could look at the microwave, and then refund my money. Today, I got by FedEx a brand new MWC9115SL microwave, the exact model that nearly destroyed my home. I explicitly told the supervisor that I would never put another Emerson microwave in my home or business. I guess it will take them murdering someone before they fix these microwaves. Yes, I said murder. It is murder when you know your behavior will result in the death of someone, and that is exactly what they are doing. I have found over 300 complaints online about this problem, and they even have a special department to investigate fired in their microwaves. If you are an attorney, and you are willing to file a class action lawsuit, please contact me.

I had this microwave oven (model #MWG9115SL) 6 months before it shorted out, throwing sparks, popping and glowing orange inside on the top. Sometimes, the light inside the microwave would come on when you opened the door. Sometimes it didn't. I called Emerson Customer Service. They had me cut the cord off and mail it along with the glass tray and roller and model sticker off the back. I'm waiting for the new one but wondering if this has happened a lot with this model and how safe the next one will be.

My 6-month old microwave, the red one, caught on fire, burned the food and nearly my house. This company used to be good; now they are crappy like 99% of all the stuff we buy these days. No wonder America is broke. We have to replace everything we buy. Nothing lasts a year anymore. Just disgusting.

I clean houses for a living, so I am aware to not use harsh chemicals in microwaves. This microwave (model MWG9115SL) has the paint peeling off the inside and on the door. I have had this less than a year, and now, I read another complaint just the same and that they contacted Emerson with the details to be told it is the consumer's fault. It's not just a coincidence that we have the same microwave with the same problem. I will never buy Emerson again, and I would suggest that no one else does either.

The microwave (model MWG9115SL) that was purchased at Walmart in 2011 has been shooting sparks during cooking times on most occasions of usage. Also, the paint around inside the door frame has been peeling off. I contacted Emerson by email on Saturday, June 15, 2012. I received an email from their customer service department today, Tuesday, June 18, 2012, telling me that their tests on this microwave have shown that the peeling of the paint is due to the use of harsh detergents and because owners are not cleaning up after spills. I informed them that my husband and I are both retired senior citizens and have never used harsh detergents nor allowed spills or splatters of any kind to set without immediately cleaning up. I also stated that I cannot believe that Emerson is not accepting any responsibility for this major defect in their microwave product.

I was heating up my coffee and I saw orange flames engulf the inside of my Emerson MW9339SB microwave purchased from Wal-Mart. The oven was less than a year old. I unplugged the unit and plan to discard it. I called Emerson and they offered to send me a new one. Having read the comments on this page, I do not want a new one. This product is dangerous.

I placed soup in microwave-approved dish in unit. I closed unit door and set the timer. Microwave started crackling, then sparkling. It was then engulfed in fire. Contents in the dish was frozen blueberries! There are many complaints about this unit online, but no recall action. I've just filed a complaint with the government consumer protections agency. FYI, if you would like them to be aware of your concerns as well, go to SaferProducts.gov, or call (800) 638-2772. Now I have to take this back to Wal-Mart.

I've owned my Emerson MW8119SBM microwave for about a year and a half. I bought it from Wal-Mart. It has always worked well (almost too well and I usually had to cook things for a lot less time needed), but this morning it started sparking and looked like it was going to explode. I ran - I thought I was going to die. Needless to say, I went online to see if there was a recall since a year and a half is not a long time, and this seemed very dangerous.

Apparently, the shelf life for the Emerson microwave (MW8784SB) interior paint is only as long as the warranty. Because these small units don't vent properly, the steam turns to moisture and collects under the glass plate of the oven causing the failure of the painted surface - which then causes the paint to fracture/crack, then moisture seeps under good paint and rusts causing additional fracturing/bubbling and peeling. Carefully monitor (in the first three months during warranty period) for this issue and get your money back if you notice this issue. After this period, it will be necessary to remove the plate and wipe out the whole oven daily with a dry cloth. You are just a profit to Emerson Corporation after the 90-day warranty and another dissatisfied number to their customer service department.

I started the microwave (Emerson Microwave Model MW7300W) and in under 2 minutes, it got extremely hot on the outside. Then it began making crackling, sparking-like noises on the inside. I touched the side and top and they were so hot, it burned my hand (for a minute, I was afraid it might be from microwave radiation, but it was just heat). I am horrified! It's been just under a year since I bought the thing (but since I didn't keep the receipt, or register it online, warranty options are nonexistent).

I too have an Emerson Microwave MW8999SB that I got for Christmas 2011, and the paint around the interior revolving plate has cracked and chipped off. I only had it for 4 months when it began to do this. I am going to contact Emerson and see what they say. I’ll keep you posted.

Microwave would not shut off and it caught my food on fire. I am contacting an attorney to see about a class action lawsuit. If you have had a problem with your Emerson microwave, contact me.

I've had my Emerson microwave for about a year and the paint is bubbling up and peeling on the inside. I spent 20 minutes on hold before Donna got on the line. I explained the problem and she assured me that there was nothing they can do because it was out of warranty. I asked her if it was Emerson's policy to manufacture inferior products that have a short life span, to take people's hard earned money and then expect them to buy another product when the original one becomes a problem. She proudly stated, "Yes, it is. We appreciate you buying Emerson products." I don't know what is scarier, the fact that Emerson operates that way or that Donna agreed with that statement. The microwave I had before this one, I had for 21 years. It still worked. I gave it to my son because we had remodeled and wanted a larger one. I should have kept the last one!

We have had an Emerson 1500-watt microwave we bought on 3.20.11. Today, it made a loud crackling noise and began to smoke. It is just out of the warranty period. What happened to building appliances that last? My parents have an old GE that is at least 20 years old and works great. There will never be another Emerson appliance for this household.

It cracked the plate the first time we used it to make popcorn and it burns everything we put in there in a matter of seconds. This is a lawsuit just waiting to happen.

I purchased this product hoping for well, just a simple microwave. I just got a fire safety issue. My 12 month old daughter would scream if it was turned on and she was in the kitchen at the same time. I would hear humming noise. My husband and I heard a loud boom! It happened more than once. I'm very unhappy. Why is this brand still being sold? Because it's all about greed! These people don't care. Something needs to be done. My husband started having nose bleeds. Like I said, my 12 month old daughter would scream, cry and grab her ears? Crazy. No more Emerson products.

I purchased an Emerson MWG9115SL Suffix D microwave through Wal-Mart on 03/28/2011. In March 2012, the microwave started sparking when heating food. I verified that the dish being used contained no metal and it did not. It happened two or three more times. On April 3, 2012, I was attempting to heat up some salsa in a clear glass dish. The microwave started sparking about four seconds after starting and it started smoking. The square piece in the top of the inside where the grill is now looks charred and smells horribly of burnt plastic. I have unplugged the item and emailed Emerson about getting a warranty fix or replacement. I know the one year warranty was technically up, but barely and if I had read these other complaints, I would have purchased a different brand.

I have an Emerson Microwave, Model Number MW8119SBM, that is just about 3 years old and now the thing won't shut off. It must be unplugged from the wall and when it is plugged back into the wall, it starts to heat immediately and the clock reads 0:00. The light and turn table don't turn on unless you touch the number pad, but it will start and continue to heat while plugged in.

My red Emerson microwave's interior paint has peeled off within one month of purchasing. I will not use it anymore.

Emerson MWG9111SL: There is no instruction on how to use the browning feature, and as time goes on, it overheats in less and less time and shuts off for a 1/2 hour.

The microwave started running, and I'm unable to turn it off. The only way to shut it off was to unplug. Then later, it started making a loud humming sound. This stopped. A few days later, I put a cup of tea in to heat up; and it burst into flames. The metal panel on the side was on fire, and it made loud sound like it exploded.

Faulty Emerson Microwave MW8119SBM: I have had the microwave about 5 months and it seemed to do fine until 2 nights ago. I walked into my kitchen and thought I heard a very low humming sound. Then last night, my son was going to heat his pizza in it and he came into my room and asked me if I heard that humming sound. Well, I did and it was in fact the microwave. We had to unplug it from the socket just to get the noise to stop. Then we tried to use it and when I plugged it in and put some soup in it, well, it started immediately cooking the soup before I punched in the time and set the clock (will not work normally with the clock set) and then the awful burning smell coming from it was terrible.

I have an Emerson 1100 watt microwave oven/grill combo model# MWG9115SL. I have read a lot of other complaints about this exact same microwave that sounded just like what is happening to mine. There is a metal screw that keeps sparking and catching fire in the microwave that holds the metal grill to the top of the inside of the microwave. I was weary of buying this microwave since it has a metal grill inside and a metal grill rack that can be removed, but the grill cannot. I have had this microwave for over a year but not quite two years and haven't had any issues until recently.

I bought my microwave 2 weeks ago from Wal-Mart in Norwalk, CT. I finally took it out of the box 2 days ago and started using it approx. 4 times in 2 days. Today, I placed a bag of microwavable popcorn only to find to find a smoking microwave that was melting itself from the inside. House smells like burned plastic. Had I been distracted and left the kitchen area, I am certain the smoking microwave would have caused my kitchen to go up in flames!

Model mw8999rd microwave started making loud noise and flashing like lightening. I unplugged it and stopped using it. Manufacturing date was April 2010. This makes the second Emerson microwave that has done this in the last three years. I will not buy another one and feel that Emerson owes us the price of this microwave since they apparently have a defective appliance.

Less than a month after purchasing the Emerson 1,000 watt microwave, it has stopped heating. We called the 800 number listed on the microwave for service and received a recording to call back the next day due to "technical difficulties.” We sent an email to Emerson but received no response back. Broken within three weeks? And we don't even use it that much!

I bought this microwave (MW8999RD) about 3 weeks ago. I came home from work and the screen has only zeros on it. The keypad seems to have stopped working. I have unplugged it in attempt to restart it with no success. The keypad still shows only zeros.

Emerson Microwave sends sparks out when turned on, not even a year old. Please help.

We bought this microwave (MW8999RD) less than a year ago, probably within 6 months. First, it worked great. Then, it started moaning and groaning. The turntable stopped working. It started rusting on the inside, and now it’s shooting electrical flashes so bad that I'm scared to even have it plugged in. When I called the manufacturer, they said that I would have to pay for a new one. No, I will go back to my old brand. I simply bought this because it was red with the rest of my kitchen, and now I regret it. It was the worst purchase ever. I do not recommend this product to anybody. And after what I read, I wish I would have found this page before purchasing this item.

Microwave is not even a year old, and it's not working. I bought it in March 2011, and it is so not working. It sparks inside now when in use with not even anything in it. I unplugged it. And that is why I am writing this letter. I'm very disappointed.

I have an Emerson MW8999SB that was manufactured in 2008 and it has failed. I work on all types of electronics to include microwaves for the company that I work for. Found a bad door switch was the cause of the no power failure. Replaced the switch and now the turntable and the fan run constantly when the door is closed. No power from the magnetron unless I press time in on the timer then the magnetron heats the water I have in the microwave. No arching and no sparking or burning smells. I tried to find a replacement control circuit board but was unable to find one.

I purchased the Emerson microwave oven and grill model number MWG9111SL from Wal-Mart and it is blowing up my dishes. First dish to blow up was the glass plate that came with the microwave while microwaving popcorn. Thought it was a fluke, so I continued to use it. Now that another plate has exploded and weird smells are coming from it, I am discontinuing use of this product. After seeing all the problems with this model and company, I am surprised that there is no recall. This appliance is unsafe to use, and may very well burn your house down! I will never buy another Emerson product!

Emerson 1100 watt microwave doesn't even deserve a one star rating. I returned mine to Walmart the first week. It made groaning noises like steel beams grinding together. It lit the microwave popcorn bag on fire and to stop it from running, I had to unplug it from the wall. You open the door and it keeps on running. I called Emerson appliance 800 number to report the defective microwave and they said thanks for the info. That's it, duh.

Purchased Emerson microwave (model MW1337SB) September 2011. On December 2011 the microwave started making a loud noise. The 90 days store warranty passed. I called Emerson. They ask that the part be mailed (my cost) before a new one is shipped (2-3 weeks). That's ridiculous. They need to ship the new one first and pay for shipping cost for parts or refund me my money so I can go buy some other non-Emerson microwave. I will be without microware for minimum 2-3 weeks. I’ll pay for shipping of parts and deal with Emerson's customer rep's attitude. I paid for bad product and there’s no guarantee of product reliability in the future. Prefer to get money back.

I purchased an Emerson Microwave (model # MW9339SB) from Wal-Mart not even quite a year ago and now it is shooting sparks. I tried to call Emerson regarding their products and they are closed. I work for a living. I can't meet their standard hours and they don't have a live chat person online. My last microwave was an Emerson and it pretty much did the same thing. No more Emerson products for me!

It is the worst microwave I have ever owned. It is only 2 years old and the inside of it is rusting everywhere. The paint is bubbling and rusting. Also, the door will not shut or open most of the time. I contacted the company by email and asked them about the rust and they said it’s my fault and they cannot help me. They say it’s because of the way I am cleaning it and so forth and not to use it. Well, who has money to buy a new one every other year? They should last awhile. I have had numerous other ovens and never seen the inside rust. Never! I am wondering if the paint will make my family ill. My son pointed it out it has been that way for some time and it has me concerned. I cannot afford another microwave right now since I am currently part time employed. But I need the oven!

Emerson 1100 watt Microwave Oven/Grill Model MWG9115SL. We purchased it over a year ago from Walmart (out of warranty). Now, it arcs, flashes and is unsafe to use. A part of the bracket that holds heating element burned off. Very dangerous. We must throw it away. We will report this to Consumer Affairs. Emerson should do a recall. We want a refund to purchase a different brand. What recourse is there?

I purchased this microwave about 6 months ago. For the first month, it was fine then one day, I heard it came on by itself and worked for 2 minutes then shut off. I was in disbelief so I stood guard and watched it turn on again after a few minutes for another 2 minutes. I have since unplugged the microwave. I came to this site hoping there was a recall of some sort but to no avail. I can't locate my receipt to return and need to know what I should do.

My Emerson arcs when I try to use it, it has a grilling feature and it does not work. A part of the bracket that hold heating element burned off and fell into food.

We purchased an Emerson microwave model#MWG9115SL suffix D. The microwave started arcing & sparking almost immediately. Then as time went on, other things started to happen. Now it doesn't shut off after it reaches 0 min. I take the food out & close the door, and it still runs. Also, sometimes it stops in the middle of the cooking process. I have to open & close door, and then it will start again. After reading the other complaints, I see we are not alone in having trouble. Thankfully we have not had a fire. We had a Sharp for many years, and never had a problem. There needs to be a recall.

My Emerson microwave model number mw8108p started arching & sparking on the upper right interior where there is a piece of silver colored cardboard covering, what I assume to be the microwave transmitter. Well, it destroyed this cardboard piece (defuser?) & caught it on fire. I have been using microwaves since they were available to the public, & I have never had anything like this happen. Why would I ever buy anything made by Emerson again? That's a name I will avoid at all costs. Do not buy Emerson microwaves!

After you cook something, take it out, and shut the door with no time left on it, it will continue to cook. I have to open the door, put my head in it and blow on the back of the front panel.

After the first month of ownership, the oven began to arc on the inside as if a piece of loose metal were inside. The arc was coming from the stainless steel screw used to secure the stabilizer for heating element. Why anyone would employ the use of any non-secured components inside a microwave oven speaks to the incompetence of the engineers of this product. Now, the oven simply will not turn off after the cycle has timed out. This is by far the worst appliance I have ever owned. Shoddy engineering and design, obviously inferior components and almost non-existent customer service.

This is the third Emerson microwave I have purchased. At first I thought, maybe someone did something to it, but now I know they are just trash. My current model isMW8999SB. It makes a loud buzzing sound mixed with a crackling noise. Then it started blinking and lighting up as if it was going to blow up. I can't afford a fifth. I need to know what can I do! Besides the fact of not being able to afford another, these are very dangerous.

We purchased the Emerson Microwave/Grill model # MWG9115SL Suffix D with great enthusiasm. I am so disappointed with this appliance! It started making popping noises and running by itself so I unplugged it.

I have always been pleased with Emerson products but I bought a microwave oven three months ago and I’m not pleased at all. The finish on the inside of the oven is coming off in big chips and the oven itself arches while cooking in it and has to be shut off. I have the microwave with the grill on the inside on top. I live on a fixed income and cannot buy microwaves every 3 months. I did expect this microwave to last a couple of years at least. My microwave is 1100 watts. I cannot afford to buy another one at this time. I have always recommended Emerson products to my friends. But now that this has happened, I really couldn't do that. What can be done about this microwave? It is dangerous.

I bought the Emerson MWG9115SL microwave about 10 months ago. It worked fine until 3 months ago, it would crackle and spark every now and then. I would also have to unplug the machine to turn it off. Nov. 8, 2011, it just stopped working. This machine is dangerous and needs to be recalled. We, as consumers, rely on companies to produce safe products for us to use. But this product is unsafe. I now have to go and pay more money to get another appliance that should have lasted at least five years. I am very disappointed with Emerson.

My microwave runs when the door is open and does nothing when the door is closed! If I wouldn’t have been in the room and noticed what was going on, it could have burnt my home down! I feel I’m entitled to a refund! This machine isn’t even a year old yet!

I purchased an Emerson microwave, model # MWG9115SL approximately one year ago. After about 6 months, the coating inside and outside, around the door, has started to peel off. It also makes popping noise. It also sparks ever so often.

This microwave is so scary! It has never worked properly. Always had to defrost for double or triple the time. But it lights up like the fourth of July and just sent bolts of electricity through my son's dinner. I'm done with it. This needs a recall.

My microwave, model # MW81195BM, is less than one year old. It randomly arcs, sparks, and smokes whenever it feels like it. This does not happen every time but I am unplugging it today and will never use again. I will never buy another Emerson product.

I bought an MWG911SL about a year ago. It caught on fire under the microwave on the lefthand side. Scary... Good thing, nothing flammable was touching it. I now have to buy another microwave. A different brand of MW I had for 12 years prior to the Emerson will be my next choice.

This 1100 watt microwave worked for one and a half years and then caught on fire! There is a tiny piece of plastic that holds the grill on to the top (inside) and the plastic burst into flames! I, of course, only bought a one year product replacement plan at Walmart and this occurred six months too late. I guess I have spent more than $80 to get a decent microwave. It's ridiculous.

My Emerson microwave worked for about 1 and 1/2 years and then it began popping and shooting out sparks. This deemed very dangerous as it can catch someone's house on fire. I will never buy an Emerson product again. The last microwave I had, I purchased from J.C. Penney's 25 years ago, if only they made products like that again. Everything seems to not last very long these days.

I purchased the Emerson microwave model # MWG9115SL. In less than 1 year, the broiler section began sparking and arcing and nearly caused a fire. This microwave is very dangerous and it should be recalled before someone's home burns down. I called the company. They are having me send to them the glass plate, plastic turner, and the plug from the unit along with a check for $15. After doing so, they said that they are going to send me a new microwave. However, I requested one without the broiler.

I bought an Emerson microwave (model: MW9399SB) from Wal-Mart about 1 yr ago. It has started popping, lightening & smoking.

I have an Emerson microwave model #MWG91155L that I bought from Wal-mart a year ago. It started making a horrible popping noise and lighting up like the fourth of July.

I've had the MWG9115SL for some time now and I thought that there was just something wrong with the breaker, so I reset it and then I used the microwave.

I bought my Emerson Microwave (SN# 912024465MM) only four months ago and yesterday, it started making awful sounds with lights flashing as if it was shorting out. I took my food out and tried it again, and same thing happened even though there was nothing in it at all and it is very clean. I am scared at the way it is performing and didn't use it after this occurred as it is not usable!

Our Emerson Microwave Oven (HOUSEHOLD) with Model Number: MW8119SB SUFFIX D continues to cook after timer ends. The platter does not turn, the fan is off, the light is off, but the oven makes a slight humming noise whenever the door is closed. I have verified this by placing a cup of ice in the unit clearing timer and closed the door, after about 30 seconds the ice was significantly melted and the cup was warm to the touch.

I've had my Emerson MW8999SB microwave for approximately 2.5 years. I placed a bag of Smart Pop popcorn in the microwave in it yesterday. And within 30 seconds, sparks began to go off inside the microwave. Smoke came through the door and very loud noises.

I purchased an Emerson microwave model MW8999SB about 2 years ago from Best Buy.

Our 2 year old Emerson countertop microwave oven caught fire this week while we were baking a potato. It was on only about 4 minutes when the oven was completely full of flames. Our kitchen was filled with black smoke. This appliance could have burned down our home! Note: never open the door if your microwave catches fire. Unplug it right away and the flames will go out. Never again will we buy an Emerson nor will we use a microwave unattended.

I purchased an Emerson MW9325SL microwave from Walmart in early 2010. I had it on for about 15 seconds recently and the metal plate on the inside started sparking and now has a huge burn mark on it. Of course, I can't find my Walmart receipt anywhere, all I can find is my Product Replacement Plan card. The card is no help without the receipt.

It nearly caught the kitchen on fire. Flames jumping around inside, bolts of electricity jolting about, pound zapping and popping, lights flickering inside the unit, smoke billowing out of it, burnt rubber smell filling up the house.

I have my MW8992RD plugged into a surge protector. I do not cook in it. I warm food up or microwave popcorn. I was preparing to warm up some food when it shut off. I tried unplugging it from the surge protector to plug it into the wall socket. My wall socket blew and I had to reset my breaker. I tried plugging it into another wall socket and it sparked and blew that socket.

About three months ago I bought an Emerson Microwave model MW8999SB, 900 watt. This microwave turns itself off after 4 minutes while in use. Then it takes about 10 minutes before it turns itself back on. It gets super HOT on the top and when I open it up the food is VERY hot, alot of steam vapors and behaves as if the food was cooked twice as long. (too hot) I didn't keep my reciept because I didn't plan on having a problem with it. I bought it at TARGET and they are the absolute WORST to take in a return. They fight you over it as if the money is coming out of their own pockets or something. ALL I WANT is a microwave that actually works! Isn't that how it is supposed to be?

I noticed the other day that my Emerson Microwave model mwg9115sl had started to spark and make sizzle noises. The next day as I was popping a bag of microwave popcorn the whole bag caught fire and the microwave had to be thrown outside once the fire was out. I could have lost my whole house! Emerson needs to do a safety recall ASAP! Very disappointing!

We have had our Emerson Microwave model mw9325sl, 1350w for less than a year. It was purchased from Wal-Mart and now it's just a magical microwave that runs all the time. It's plugged in with no time on its timer or anything.

I have an Emerson Microwave Oven Model MWG9115SL Suffix D, and while popping popcorn, it started smoking and sparking and making a loud noise. I pulled the plug. I won’t use it anymore. I would like to know what Emerson and Walmart is going to do about this.

I got a Emerson microwave, model mwg9115sl, 1100w, and it has been sparking and popping when I use it. My 6-year old started yelling, "Mom, the microwave is on fire." No harm done, thank God. So it now sits outside. I am afraid to use it anymore and can't afford to buy another one. Emerson needs to recall and replace all these microwave ovens. Someone's house could caught on fire. Emerson, what are you going to do about this?

We received an Emerson model MW89999RD microwave for a Christmas gift in Dec. of 2010. My husband and I only use it occasionally, less than 5 times per week for melting butter or making popcorn. When I went to melt a 1 TBSP pat of butter it started arcing and sparking at 10 seconds in the cycle, and flames actually came out of the shield apparatus on the inner right side of the microwave unit. I shut the unit off and the smells of burned wires were really evident, had my husband cut in and carry it outside. I had him to cut the cord off so no one would try to garbage pick it. Our house could have burned down-not a safe product in my opinion and I see that many other consumers have had similar problems with other Emerson models.

We've had an Emerson only for 2 years. The warranty said a couple of months! How can this be when we've had microwaves for over 5-8 years? We do not cook potatoes nor do we “cook" at all in it! We warm things-up. These lazy entitled women and other morons think a machine will even "cook" for them, thus doing all the work for them! Baked Potatoes belong in the oven! It does all the work while they complain about a potato blowing up.

At various times when the microwave is on, it starts to spark, make popping noises, and sometimes it is stinky. On several occasions, it has even flipped the breaker off. I have children in my home and they use the microwave themselves. We are all very afraid to use it.

Approximately 8 months ago, I purchased a microwave with model code MW9325SL from Walmart. Several weeks ago, my son told me that while attempting to pop some popcorn, he heard a sizzling sound. Frankly, I didn't pay it any attention until several days ago. I was reheating some food and heard a "sizzling noise."

I bought my Emerson Microwave 4 months ago and it keeps sparking and popping. It stinks like burned rubber and I don't know if I should return it. It’s charred at the top.

I have an Emerson microwave model MWG911Sl, 1100 W and have been experiencing that it has been sparking when I use it. I am afraid to use it anymore and cannot afford to buy another one. I think that Emerson needs to recall and replace all these microwave ovens because it could be a very serious problem and somebody could get hurt very seriously. So Emerson, what are you going to do about this?

The item (Emerson 1100 Watt 1.2 Cubic Feet Microwave Oven & Grill MWG9115SL) I bought broke and I can't get it replaced, I'm so sick of this and they have bad bad reviews. I am also turning you in to consumer affairs and better business. This is what I said: I am writing this message concerning a microwave I purchased within the last 6 months. It is the 1100W Microwave Oven and Grill MWG9115SL. Evidently this microwave has a mind of its own because it has decided that it should run nonstop. I am not sure if the company will help me out on this. I am not sure if I even want another Emerson microwave based on the reviews online, but I thought I would go through the proper channels and try to resolve this issue. I can already tell you that I have no clue where my receipt is and I just probably hope to have luck with the company replacing the microwave.

Emerson (Model: MWG9115SL) microwave grill combo began sparking and then flipped the breaker. Luckily, I was in the kitchen when it happened so I was able to unplug the microwave before any real damaged occurred.

Emerson MWG9115SL Microwave oven shoot sparks on the inside, at the top onto the grill. I know this is not right and I am just concerned about the safety.

I purchased a microwave/grill combo (model MWG9115SL) and like many other people, I had a very dangerous and potentially deadly issue with it! There is a screw holding the heating element to the roof of the unit and after awhile of use, it started sparking causing a burn in the roof of the oven that just got worse over time! I had heard popping noises before and just assumed it was whatever I was cooking, but the other night, I noticed a plastic/electrical burning smell. I tried to turn the microwave on again and it started sparking from the roof down (that's what the popping noise had been all along!).

I was microwaving popcorn when sparks started flying and electrical sounds started coming from the microwave. I noticed that there is a metallic piece of cardboard on the right hand side. There was a round black burn mark on it. That was where all of the sparks were coming from. My son removed the metallic cardboard. It was covering a hole in the side. The microwave is working fine now, but my husband won't use it for fear that radiation is escaping from the hole. I haven't had the microwave that long. I decided to look on the internet and see if I could get some info.

I bought the microwave in November 2009. Yesterday (2/2/2011/), I was making pop corn in the microwave and all of a sudden it started making strange noises and the inside was lit up like the 4th of July. I quickly turned it off. The silver plate inside was burnt black.

I bought this Emerson Microwave Model no. MWG9111GL just over two years ago. Shortly after the purchase, the microwave stopped working after my mother had used it to reheat some food. The microwave has barely been used at all. After some time had gone by, the microwave worked again. Still ever barely used. I spent a good amount of money purchasing this oven. I believe It was about $250. I assumed that the most expensive oven the store had would be the best one. I was obviously wrong.

I too purchased an Emerson microwave (model # MWG9115SL). I have had it over a year. It was purchased from Walmart. It has worked ok until a month ago. I was heating up a food item and walked away for a second when I heard a lot of popping. I turned around and saw a lot of sparks coming from inside the microwave. I thought it was having a firework display.

It's about the Emerson Microwave MWG9115SL: Like many of the others, this microwave lasted about 10 months and will not shut off. I had to pull the plug to turn it off. I tried plugging it back in and a spark at the plug "lit up" the kitchen. This thing is dangerous.

We bought our Emerson Microwave Oven (model # MW8992RD) in February 2007. It started smoking and emitting an electrical fire smell this past week. It is definitely a fire hazard. I would not recommend anyone to buy this.

Emerson microwave model MWG9115SL Suffix C. This microwave has a clip that holds a heating element inside. I believe that the screws used to hold the clip were probably coated with some sort of coating to protect it from the effects of the microwave. After less than a year of use, this screw has begun to cause the microwave to spark and there is a substantial burn inside the microwave as a result. Use of the microwave in a prolonged period of time runs the risk of fire or explosion. This is being reported by many people and should be recalled.

I was melting butter in microwave. This is something that I always do. I used the 30 second button. I walked away. All of a sudden there was rumbling and popping. I thought someone was outside with a machine or something. It stopped, and then started again.

Emerson Microwave Oven and Grill MWG911SL. I am going to add my voice to the chorus here concerning this product. This microwave was bought as a replacement secondhand microwave/convection oven that I took over from my dad after my very first microwave -- first-generation Sharp that lasted a well over 10 years -- died. The hand-me-down oven had not been taken care of that well when I got it and it still lasted for about seven years -- so it was well over 14 years when it died. So my son's father bought this at BJ's based on price. He did not consult any kind of reviews online, which is what I normally do. Well, the oven looked nice and lasted a little over one year. Two weeks before it stopped working completely, it started to smell when I used it. That burnt-paper smell others have complained about and then it turned but stopped cooking, and that was the end of the oven.

I have had the Emerson microwave, Model MWG9115SL since summer of 2008. Earlier this month (September 2010), the lights would dim and it would stop running when you were cooking an item. You would have to open the door and shut it again to restart it. (If you were lucky) Now it runs constantly. I had to unplug it from the electric outlet.

I purchased this model of microwave about a year ago. Since, the beginning this product did not work well. This month (September 2010) the microwave would not turn off. I would have to unplug it, in order to have it stop running. But the last straw was, we were warming up one slice of pizza, then all of a sudden there was a pop, and we open the microwave door and nothing but smoke came out, the pizza was completely burn to a crisp. This product is a fire hazardous. My home was completely full of smoke. Someone needs to take this product off the market, before it starts a fire!

I bought an Emerson MWG9115SL in March. I went to defrost a bagel in the microwave. I pressed the defrost button and put it on for 30 seconds. I walked away because I was rushing trying to get many things done at once. After about a minute, I heard a loud pop while the microwave kept running. I ran to the microwave only to see the entire kitchen filled with dark grey smoke. I quickly unplugged the microwave. The bagel was burnt to more than a crisp, black and hard as a rock and the china plate broke. I was shocked that there weren't flames that I could see but this isn't how a microwave is supposed to work. I am very disappointed and will never buy an Emerson again being that my entire house could have potentially caught on fire. The house still reeks of smoke and burnt smell hours later.

I bought an Emerson model MWG9115SL suffix D microwave in the fall of 2009. It made a louder than normal noise when operating. I called Emerson and was told that was normal. I used it until last week when it began to smell like paper burning inside it. It wasn't smoking but when I tried to heat up my coffee, it would not turn off. I had to unplug it to turn it off. I tried to plug it back in but it was still powered up. This is a fire hazard and unsafe! I have no microwave and no warranty. I now have to purchase a new microwave. I look at reviews and it seems for under $100, nothing is made right.

My Emerson microwave model MW8119SBM started by itself. I pushed the stop button but it did not recognize the control panel. The only way to get the microwave to stop was to either leave the door open or unplug it. The microwave is only 4 months old. Unfortunately, I did not save the receipt so it looks like I am going to have to buy a new one. After reading the other complaints, it will not be an Emerson.

After a year, my microwave started getting dangerously hot, which I just assumed was normal for this model. Then, tonight, it got hotter than ever, and quit. It is a dangerous product, which also happened to be the most expensive model in the store. I thought I was paying for a good name and a good product. Instead, what I got was dangerous and a burn hazard. I could barely afford to pay for this, and now I am stuck buying another microwave. I see that this is a common complaint, and I don't understand why Emerson has not been forced to issue a recall. I guess I am one of the lucky ones...mine didn't burst into flames!

On October 1, 2009, I purchased an Emerson microwave (MWG9115SL Suffix D). On July 31st, 2010, the product started making a humming noise without it being in use and its power went out. I called the Walmart product plan (I purchased) customer service rep. They told me to call Emerson. When I spoke with Emerson's rep, they told me to send in the power cord-plate and the roller that the plate sits on. However, this is a defective product and could cause a fire. I was asked the cost excluding tax. I gave that info along with the product code (st#&te#). Although they have said that would replace it, I am skeptical and fearful of this product. Economically, the cost is $79.96 plus 8.000 % tax.

I purchased this microwave in October 2009; by mid-July 2010, it started making a loud humming noise when the door was closed & not in use (perhaps it didn't know the words to the song). I would unplug it when it was not in use, which is probably a wise decision on my part after reading all the complaints on this unit. Several days ago, it would mysteriously start and stop, then trip a circuit breaker.

We bought our Emerson microwave in September 2008. On July 5, 2010 it got caught on fire. Nothing was being cooked, it just shorted out. If my husband and I had not been in the house, we know that it would have burned it to the ground. In addition, we had my in-laws with three small children in the house. I cannot even imagine what could have happened had my husband and I not smelled "burning rubber".

I received this oven as a gift in May of 2010. I primarily use my microwave to cook rice and this is the first oven when the steam stayed in the oven and took off the rubberized coating under the turn hoop. With the coating gone, the oven is now headed to the trash heap as of July 5, 2010. This is sad because it looks new on the outside, but the damage inside is awful. Don't use this oven to microwave rice or boil eggs or anything to do with water because the steam doesn't escape. And also beware of the popcorn button unless you like it burnt. Well, it worked for over a year and that is the shortest time I've ever had a microwave to last. It should last 3 or more years so I'm out of what she paid for. And I don't want her to know it died. However, my old microwave, also an Emerson that I bought in 2006, still looks and runs like new. I think this model is defective because of the browning feature.

In early July 2009, I purchased an Emerson microwave (MW8999SB) from Target. It was not used for about 2 weeks or so after being purchased. Last week, I began noticing that the microwave was slow to start and the oven light was dim. Then at odd hours day or night, it would beep one to three times. Where there seems to be numerous complaints and fire hazards surrounding this model, a recall with full refund should not be delayed to avoid serious physical/property consequences. I will not pay for shipping or any repair for this item that obviously has defects the manufacturer is responsible for. When I purchase a new microwave, I plan on sending the receipt to Emerson with a written complaint with instruction to reimburse the expense.

The Emerson Microwave I purchased, model number MW8998B is a fire hazard. I found numerous complaints on your website about Emerson MVs, just not my model. It will not turn off and is a fire hazard. I am lucky to have found this during the day. The product is now useless since I don't have a receipt and neither Target nor Emerson will help me. This is now useless and it is less than a year old.

I purchased an Emerson microwave model MW8119SB in February 2009, and by July 2009, it started making popping noises and started smoking and was caught on fire. I thought maybe it was just a fluke so we ended up getting another because of the price model number MW8119SB, and sure enough, a few months later, it began not working, resetting itself and making popping noises and the buttons don't work. I unplugged it for fear it will burn my house down.

I purchased a Emerson microwave Model MWG9115SL Suffix D. It lasted four months and started to show an electric blue arcing inside the microwave while it was cooking by the coil that browns meat. I always wondered why my son liked to watch the microwave until I found the problem by accident. This is very dangerous and I am angry because now I'm out over 60 bucks and can't afford a new microwave. Since I had the microwave over 90 days and don't have the box, I can't return the product. My wife and I don't have a lot of money and use the microwave a lot to cook for our two sons. Investigate this model.

The red Emerson microwave I bought just stopped working. Digital light still works. A new symbol has appeared, like the popcorn button is on. The motor and fan won't turn on. The glass plate never seemed to stay on and the door always needed an extra push just to turn on, like your clothes dryer acts when the door isn't shut right, only the microwave door is shut. It had sparked once awhile back. I bought it to match all my red appliances like so many others, but looks ain't everything. Financially, I can't afford another one, I saved up just to purchase this one. I can't believe all the bad reviews regarding this particular model. I can't believe this company would put this on the market. There should be a recall! Even more after reading these posted reviews, I am unplugging it tonight!

Microwave is 9 months old and it started sparking when I was reheating food. The small piece of silver lining that is on the inside started on fire. I have read many complaints about this and believe they should be recalled. Can't find my receipt and the warranty won't touch it without one. My youngest daughter was using the microwave at the time and she was scared to open the door. Glad I was home at the time or there may have been a fire.

I awoke to a strange buzzing, humming noise and it was coming from the kitchen. As soon as I entered, I realized it was coming from our Emerson microwave! Smoke was pouring out and it wasn't even on. It was hot to the touch. I immediately unplugged the chord. The thing caught fire in the middle of the night. Thank God I woke up. A family in the same town just lost their home to a fire caused by the same microwave. A recall is needed. Smoke damage, out the cost of the product.

The Emerson microwave that I have is less than 18 months old and barely used. It caught fire for no reason. I hit the reheat button for my food turned my back and the house was full of smoke and there were flames coming from the microwave. I purchased another Emerson microwave because and now I am having second thoughts on keeping it after reading all these reviews. I’m beginning to think that they are all going to be a fire hazard and there should really be an actual recall put on these products. We are all entitled to our money returned for faulty appliances.

Walmart refunded my money when I took back an Emerson microwave that I kept 6 days. It continually cut off and rarely finished the cooking time punched in without cutting off. When I went online and found it rated 2 stars out of 5 consistently, I wondered how the company is still in business.

On the 23rd of March, I called Emerson to let them know that I just purchased a microwave and that it had issues; and I asked what should I do. So they recommended that I box it up and that in two days, FedEx would pick it up on the 25th. It wasn't picked up until the 26th. Now, I waited two weeks before I called about the 8th of April, and they told me that it just arrived on the 5th of April. I said OK. "When should another one be shipped out?" I asked. They told me in a week.

I was asleep when I heard a noise, then I looked in the kitchen to find that the microwave I got as a house warming gift was sparking fire but it just came on all by itself. It was an Emerson. I then found out after looking on the web that so many people have gone to the same thing.

I brought an Emerson microwave 700 watts on 20/20/10. I had it for a week. I got in touch with Emerson and was told that it would have to be FedExed back. It was done and I have not received my replacement. I cannot find the booklet I kept and I am out a microwave.

I was given an Emerson microwave for an house warming gift in November 2009. About a month later, it started sparkling fire on the inside. It had a spot that looked like it was made of cardboard so I asked the person who gave to me, did they still had the receipt so they gave it to me and I took it back to Walmart thinking that maybe that was just a bad one. So I got the exact same kind yesterday. It did the same thing being that it been a little over year.

I bought an Emerson Microwave, model MW8117Wm two years ago. Within the first few months, anytime we cooked anything over 7 to 8 minutes in it ,it starts making a loud noise and then the powers starts going in and out , the light inside turns off and the turntable spins for about 30 minutes.

I purchased an Emerson microwave oven in April of 2009. It is now January 2010 and it's making a loud growling noise. So I called the customer service department of Emerson radio and was told that to replace my microwave, I need to cut the power cord, remove the silver label and write a letter explaining the problem that I have encountered along with a copy of the receipt and $15.00 to cover shipping of the new one to me. In three to four weeks later, when they have processed my order, they will send me a new one. I didn't wait for three to four days to replace the original one that I had for years.

I purchased an Emerson microwave about 8 months ago. This is terrible. The microwave has gone completely out. I thought it was my plug so I changed them to another, the same happened. What's next? What will you do to help?

My microwave does the same noises as others have complained. I could never understand why. The paint is completely gone in the corner and rusting. Around the door it is also wearing away. They try to tell us it's normal wear and tear. I had other microwaves for years and never did one have its paint chip away. It is not wear and tear. It's cheap materials used to make this microwave. Now, I have to go get another one and believe me, it won't be an Emerson.

About five days ago, my son noticed a spark or "pop" coming from our microwave oven. Today, I cleaned the oven only to see there is a corner of it exposing peeling paint and rust. We bought this oven less than two years ago.

I bought a brand new Emerson Microwave, model # MW8117W less than two years ago. It has had periods where it just "quits" after running for a minute. This time is has just quit period. I cannot get anyone at Emerson to get in touch with me and as I look on the internet, the same problem has happened to others. My daughter has Juvenile Arthritis, I heat hot pads for her when she is in pain. I am a single mother and I do not have the money to go and purchase another microwave, I bought this one because I thought that it would last, I thought that Emerson would stand behind their product. It is in excellent condition, we only use it to heat her hot packs and popcorn! It looks barely used.

I bought an Emerson MW8119SB Microwave on 7/04/08 that quit working 7/08/08. I took it back to the store to exchange it (lost receipt) and got the same model. It quit working on 7/23/08. With no receipt I don't know what to do now. Two of the same model did exactly the same thing. Turn it on, it makes a noise like it's starting to work, then just loses all power.