CPSC2002-12-19
CPSC, Philips Announce Recall 3-in-1 Waffle Maker/Sandwich Maker/Grill
Philips Electronics North America Corp., through its Norelco Consumer Products Company division, of Stamford, Conn.
Hazard
The hinges of the sandwich plate can contact an internal wire, creating a risk of shock or electrocution.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled 3-in-1 Waffle Maker/Sandwich Maker/Grill immediately, unplug it, and return the product to Target Stores for a full refund.
Sold at
Target Stores sold this product, from September 2002 to October 2002, for about $50.
Affected count
200
Injuries reported
There has been one report overseas of the sandwich plate contacting an internal wire, which did not result in a shock or injury. No incidents or injuries have been reported in the United States.
Manufactured in
China
Products
3-in-1 Waffle Maker/Sandwich Maker/Grill
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Norelco toll free at (800) 243-7884 7:00 am to 9:00 pm (ET) Monday to Friday and 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday and Sunday. Consumers can visit the firms' web site at www.philips.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Philips-Announce-Recall-3-in-1-Waffle-MakerSandwich-MakerGrillDon't want to check this manually?
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