CPSC, Popeil Inventions Inc. Announce Recall of Heating
CPSC, Popeil Inventions Inc. Announce Recall of Heating Elements from Electric Rotisseries
Why was CPSC, Popeil Inventions Inc. Announce Recall of Heating recalled?
Certain units have been found to leak current from the heating element, posing a risk of electric shock.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. 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.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Heating Elements from Electric Rotisseries
- Company
- Popeil Inventions Inc., of Chatsworth, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 37,500
- Sold at
- Television infomercials and web sites sold these rotisseries, manufactured in October 1999, nationwide from November 1999 through May 2000.
- Recall date
- September 9, 2002
- Incidents / injuries
- 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
These model number 4000 Showtime Rotisseries, manufactured in October 1999, have a serial number beginning with ST-AAKa, located on the back, near the bottom of the units. "Ronco Showtime BBQ" is written on the front glass and the model number is printed on the back.