CPSC2002-09-09
CPSC, Popeil Inventions Inc. Announce Recall of Heating Elements from Electric Rotisseries
Popeil Inventions Inc., of Chatsworth, Calif.
Hazard
Certain units have been found to leak current from the heating element, posing a risk of electric shock.
Remedy
Repair to the Model 4000 Showtime Rotisseries bearing serial numbers beginning with ST-AAKa is necessary to assure continued safe operation. To receive the free repair, that includes the cost of shipping, contact Popeil Inventions Inc. Popeil Inventions Inc. was able to notify all customers by direct mail and through notice posted on its web site.
Sold at
Television infomercials and web sites sold these rotisseries, manufactured in October 1999, nationwide from November 1999 through May 2000.
Affected count
About 37,500
Injuries reported
The firm has received reports from 17 consumers, some of whom allegedly have suffered electric shocks while using these rotisseries. No serious injuries have been reported.
Products
Heating Elements from Electric Rotisseries
Consumer contact
To receive the free repair, that includes the cost of shipping, call Popeil Inventions Inc. toll-free at (800) 274-7417 between 8 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's web site at www.ronco.com Popeil Inventions Inc. was able to notify all customers by direct mail and through notice posted on its web site.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Popeil-Inventions-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Heating-Elements-from-Electric-Rotisseries-Don't want to check this manually?
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