W.P. Appliances Combination Grills/Griddles recall: Overheating and Electrical Shock Hazards
W.P. Appliances Recalls Combination Grills/Griddles Due to Overheating and Electrical Shock Hazards; Sold Exclusively at HSN
Why was W.P. Appliances Combination Grills/Griddles recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. 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
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
- Wolfgang Puck Electric Reversible Tri-Grill/Griddles
- Company
- YouO Electric Appliances Co. Ltd., of China, W.P. Appliances Inc., of Hollywood, Fla.
- Quantity
- About 27,000
- 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.
- Recall date
- November 10, 2011
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received four reports of electrical shock and two reports of melted plastic housing.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.