CPSC2011-11-10
W.P. Appliances Recalls Combination Grills/Griddles Due to Overheating and Electrical Shock Hazards; Sold Exclusively at HSN
YouO Electric Appliances Co. Ltd., of China
Hazard
A defect in the electrical wiring of the electric grills/griddles can pose a risk of overheating, melting and an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled combination grills/griddles and contact W.P. Appliances for instructions on returning the grills/griddles for a full refund.
Sold at
The Home Shopping Network (HSN) nationwide, HSN's telephone ordering system and online at www.HSN.com for about one week between April 30, 2011 through May 6, 2011 for about $100.
Affected count
About 27,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received four reports of electrical shock and two reports of melted plastic housing.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Wolfgang Puck Electric Reversible Tri-Grill/Griddles
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact W.P. Appliances toll-free at (855) 666-0478 anytime, or visit the firm's recall website at www.brtgg010-recall.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/WP-Appliances-Recalls-Combination-GrillsGriddles-Due-to-Overheating-and-Electrical-Shock-Hazards-Sold-Exclusively-at-HSNDon't want to check this manually?
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