All-Clad Recalls 4-Square Belgian Waffle Makers Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Williams-Sonoma
Recall 09139 · Mar 4, 2009 · All-Clad
30,000
units affected
30,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09139
- Date
- Mar 4, 2009
- Company
- All-Clad
- Units affected
- 30,000
- Product
- All-Clad 4-Square Belgian Waffle Makers
- Product type
- Waffle Irons
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled All-Clad 4-Square Belgian Waffle Maker is electric with a stainless steel exterior. The recall involves units with a model/ref number of #WD700462 and 4-digit manufacture date codes ending in "08". The model/ref number and manufacture date code are located on a white label on the bottom of the waffle maker.
What can happen
Wiring inside the waffle maker can be damaged and contact the waffle maker's metal body, posing a shock or fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should unplug the waffle maker immediately and contact All-Clad for instructions on obtaining a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- All-Clad has received 20 reports of waffle makers emitting sparks. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Exclusively through Williams-Sonoma stores, catalog and Web site nationwide from March 2008 through January 2009 for about $200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled all-clad 4-square belgian waffle makers?
Consumers should unplug the waffle maker immediately and contact All-Clad for instructions on obtaining a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
Wiring inside the waffle maker can be damaged and contact the waffle maker's metal body, posing a shock or fire hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.