W.P. Appliances Recalls Combination Grills/Griddles Due to Overheating and Electrical Shock Hazards; Sold Exclusively at HSN
USW.P. Appliances Recalls Combination Grills/Griddles Due to Overheating and Electrical Shock Hazards; Sold Exclusively at HSN
Recalling Firm: YouO Electric Appliances Co. Ltd., of China
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
This recall includes Wolfgang Puck brand combination electric grills/griddles with dual thermostatic controls and model number BRTGG010. The grills measure about 14.5 inches in width, 11 inches in depth and 6.5 inches in height. The model number is located on an ETL/Intertek foil sticker label affixed to the bottom of the unit. The stainless steel grills/griddles have "Wolfgang Puck Bistro Collection" stamped on the front of the unit next to the control dials. They feature a stainless steel handle used to compress the top and bottom grill plates.
Affected Products
Wolfgang Puck Electric Reversible Tri-Grill/Griddles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/WP-Appliances-Recalls-Combination-GrillsGriddles-Due-to-Overheating-and-Electrical-Shock-Hazards-Sold-Exclusively-at-HSN |
| Title | W.P. Appliances Recalls Combination Grills/Griddles Due to Overheating and Electrical Shock Hazards; Sold Exclusively at HSN |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12703.12703a.jpg |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12703.12703b.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received four reports of electrical shock and two reports of melted plastic housing. |
| Products › Name | Wolfgang Puck Electric Reversible Tri-Grill/Griddles |
| Products › Type | Grills and Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 68439 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 27,000 |
| Recall I D | 1161 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | W.P. Appliances Inc., of Hollywood, Fla. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2011-11-10T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall includes Wolfgang Puck brand combination electric grills/griddles with dual thermostatic controls and model number BRTGG010. The grills measure about 14.5 inches in width, 11 inches in depth and 6.5 inches in height. The model number is located on an ETL/Intertek foil sticker label affixed to the bottom of the unit. The stainless steel grills/griddles have "Wolfgang Puck Bistro Collection" stamped on the front of the unit next to the control dials. They feature a stainless steel handle used to compress the top and bottom grill plates. |
| Recall Number | 12703 |
| Manufacturers › Name | YouO Electric Appliances Co. Ltd., of China |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-05-04T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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