CPSC, Popeil Inventions Inc. Announce Recall of Heating Elements from Electric Rotisseries

Certain units have been found to leak current from the heating element, posing a risk of electric shock.

Recall #: 02561
Affected scope: About 37,500

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Popeil Inventions Inc., of Chatsworth, Calif. recalled These model number 4000 Showtime Rotisseries, manufactured in October 1999, have a serial….

CPSC, Popeil Inventions Inc. Announce Recall of Heating Elements from Electric Rotisseries was recalled by Popeil Inventions Inc., of Chatsworth, Calif. in September 9, 2002. Reason: Certain units have been found to leak current from the heating element, posing a risk of electric shock.. Remedy: Repair to the Model 4000 Showtime Rotisseries bearing serial numbers beginning with ST-AA…. Verify recall #02561 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Popeil Inventions Inc., of Chatsworth, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-Certain units have been found to leak current from the heating element, posing a risk of electric shock..

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agency class: September 9, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02561 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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.

Reason for recall

Certain units have been found to leak current from the heating element, posing a risk of electric shock.

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	02561
Date reported	September 9, 2002
Date initiated	September 9, 2002
Recalling firm	Popeil Inventions Inc., of Chatsworth, Calif.
Affected scope	About 37,500
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Repair to the Model 4000 Showtime Rotisseries bearing serial numbers beginning with ST-AAKa is necessary to assure continued safe…

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Certain units have been found to leak current from the heating element, posing a risk of electric shock.

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This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 9, 2002. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 02561.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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