Safety regulator, Popeil Inventions Inc. Announce Recall of Heating Elements from Electric Rotisseries
Recall 02561 · Sep 9, 2002 · Popeil Inventions Inc.
37,500
units affected
37,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02561
- Date
- Sep 9, 2002
- Company
- Popeil Inventions Inc.
- Units affected
- 37,500
- Product
- Heating Elements from Electric Rotisseries
- Product type
- Cookers & Cookware
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
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.
What can happen
Certain units have been found to leak current from the heating element, posing a risk of electric shock.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received reports from 17 consumers, some of whom allegedly have suffered electric shocks while using these rotisseries. No serious injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Television infomercials and web sites sold these rotisseries, manufactured in October 1999, nationwide from November 1999 through May 2000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled heating elements from electric rotisseries?
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.
What is the hazard?
Certain units have been found to leak current from the heating element, posing a risk of electric shock.
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.