Heating Elements from Electric Rotisseries
Class II - Moderate 🏠 Consumer Products
Recalled: September 9, 2002 Popeil Inventions Inc., of Chatsworth, Calif. Other Consumer Products
Nationwide
What Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 37,500)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Popeil Inventions Inc., of Chatsworth, Calif.
- Reason for Recall:
- Certain units have been found to leak current from the heating element, posing a risk of electric shock.
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- Certain units have been found to leak current from the heating element, posing a risk of electric shock.
- Remedy:
- 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.
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Product Information
Full Description:
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.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 37,500)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 02561