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THIS SECTION IS FOR NEWS AND INTERESTING STORIES RELATED TO FOOD, NUTRITION AND FOOD PROCESSING. THEY ARE NOT NECESSARILY RELATED TO KOSHER BUT MAY BE OF INTEREST TO THE KOSHER CONSUMER, MANUFACTURER OR MASHGIACH.

Whatever Works Recalls Microwave Grills Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire Hazard

October 29, 2026 from the CPSC :

Whatever Works Microwave Grillers have been recalled because the recalled grills can overheat and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire hazard.

Consumer 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.

Description: 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.

Remedy: 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.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three reports of grills igniting, all resulting in fires. No injuries have been reported.

Sold Online At: Whateverworks.com from January 2025 through June 2026 for about $22.

Retailer(s): Potpourri Group, Inc., dba Whatever Works, of Billerica, Massachusetts

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