Whatever Works recalls about 8,709 microwave grillers over fire hazard
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The US CPSC says Whatever Works is recalling about 8,709 microwave grillers (model K4001 on the receipt) sold on its website, which can overheat and ignite. The firm has received three reports of grills igniting, all resulting in fires; no injuries reported. Consumers should stop using them and contact the firm for a full refund and prepaid return label.
What happened
Whatever Works Recalls Microwave Grills Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire Hazard. Units affected: About 8,709.
Affected products
This recall involves Whatever Works microwave grillers. The rectangular grills have a white plastic exterior with black locking clips on the side, hinge tabs at the rear, and two non-stick black metal plates. Model K4001 can be found on the product’s purchase receipt.
Sold at: Sold Online At: Whateverworks.com from January 2025 through June 2026 for about $22. Potpourri Group, Inc., dba Whatever Works, of Billerica, Massachusetts
Made in Taiwan.
The risk
The recalled grills can overheat and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire hazard.
The firm has received three reports of grills igniting, all resulting in fires. No injuries have been reported.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled grills immediately and contact Whatever Works for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to write in permanent marker “Recalled” on the grill and send a photo of the marked grill to recall@whateverworks.com. Consumers will be provided with a prepaid label to return the recalled product.
Contact Whatever Works toll-free at 877-756-5053 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at help@whateverworks.com, or online at Whateverworks.com/recall or Whateverworks.com/ and click on “Customer Service/Product Recall” for more information.
What you can doAI-generated
- ✓Stop using the grill today. Three of these units have already caught fire, so don't wait for a convenient moment to deal with it.
- ✓Write Recalled on the grill in permanent marker. The recall requires it.
- ✓Email a photo of the marked grill to recall@whateverworks.com. That photo is what starts your refund.
- ✓Call 877-756-5053 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, to request your full refund. They will send a prepaid label for the return.
Always consult a healthcare professional for personal medical advice.
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