CPSC recall · Reported November 10, 2011
W.P. Appliances Recalls Combination Grills/Griddles Due to Overheating and Electrical Shock Hazards; Sold Exclusively at HSN
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.
YouO Electric Appliances Co. Ltd., of China recalled This recall includes Wolfgang Puck brand combination electric grills/griddles with dual t….
W.P. Appliances Recalls Combination Grills/Griddles Due to Overheating and Electrical Sho… was recalled by YouO Electric Appliances Co. Ltd., of China in November 10, 2011. Reason: A defect in the electrical wiring of the electric grills/griddles can pose a risk of overheating, melting and…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled combination grills/griddles and cont…. Verify recall #12703 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
YouO Electric Appliances Co. Ltd., of China issued this CPSC recall-A defect in the electrical wiring of the electric grills/griddles can pose a risk of overheating, melting and….
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- agency class
- November 10, 2011
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12703 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.
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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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 12703 |
| Date reported | November 10, 2011 |
| Date initiated | November 10, 2011 |
| Recalling firm | YouO Electric Appliances Co. Ltd., of China |
| Affected scope | About 27,000 |
| 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
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled combination grills/griddles and contact W.P. Appliances for instructions on …
- Check the recall number (12703) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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