Safety regulator, Philips Announce Recall 3-in-1 Waffle Maker/Sandwich Maker/Grill
Recall 03516 · Dec 19, 2002 · Philips Electronics North America Corp., through its Norelco Consumer Products Company division
200
units affected
200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03516
- Date
- Dec 19, 2002
- Company
- Philips Electronics North America Corp., through its Norelco Consumer Products Company division
- Units affected
- 200
- Product
- 3-in-1 Waffle Maker/Sandwich Maker/Grill
- Product type
- Cookers & Cookware
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
These Model HD2420 units have a white plastic enclosure and measure 11 inches wide, 11 inches long and 4 and 1/2 inches tall. "Philips" and "3 in 1" are written on the top of the lid and "MODEL HD2420" can be found on a label on the bottom of the unit. Units marked "Revision A" are not included in this recall.
What can happen
The hinges of the sandwich plate can contact an internal wire, creating a risk of shock or electrocution.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled 3-in-1 Waffle Maker/Sandwich Maker/Grill immediately, unplug it, and return the product to Target Stores for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There has been one report overseas of the sandwich plate contacting an internal wire, which did not result in a shock or injury. No incidents or injuries have been reported in the United States.
- Sold at
- Target Stores sold this product, from September 2002 to October 2002, for about $50.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 3-in-1 waffle maker/sandwich maker/grill?
Consumers should stop using the recalled 3-in-1 Waffle Maker/Sandwich Maker/Grill immediately, unplug it, and return the product to Target Stores for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The hinges of the sandwich plate can contact an internal wire, creating a risk of shock or electrocution.
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.