{"recall":{"id":"cpsc-27050","source":"CPSC","sourceName":"U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission","cat":"household","kids":false,"title":"Whatever Works Recalls Microwave Grills Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire Hazard","firm":"","date":"2026-10-29","reported":"2026-10-29","status":"","classification":"","products":[{"name":"Whatever Works Microwave Grillers","model":"","quantity":"About 8,709","type":"Grills, Not Specified"}],"reason":"The recalled grills can overheat and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire hazard.","hazard":"The recalled grills can overheat and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire hazard.","summary":"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.","affected":"About About 8,709 units. Sold Online At: Whateverworks.com from January 2025 through June 2026 for about $22., Potpourri Group, Inc., dba Whatever Works, of Billerica, Massachusetts","nationwide":true,"states":[],"units":"About 8,709","injuries":"The firm has received three reports of grills igniting, all resulting in fires. No injuries have been reported.","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.","whatToDo":"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.","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.","url":"https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2027/Whatever-Works-Recalls-Microwave-Grills-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fire-Hazard","apiUrl":"https://www.saferproducts.gov/RestWebServices/Recall?format=json&RecallDateStart=2026-07-05","image":{"src":"https://cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/WhateverWorks1.gif?VersionId=dSi8zt3UsAJQER8D48XRh58NIvKu4OH2","credit":"CPSC (U.S. government work)"},"rawHash":"d55cb6a59f796ecc","firstSeen":"2026-11-02T13:57:14.206Z","updatedAt":"2026-11-02T13:57:14.206Z","history":[]},"official":{"fetchedAt":"2026-11-02T13:57:14.206Z","apiUrl":"https://www.saferproducts.gov/RestWebServices/Recall?format=json&RecallDateStart=2026-07-05","officialUrl":"https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2027/Whatever-Works-Recalls-Microwave-Grills-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fire-Hazard","record":{"RecallID":11043,"RecallNumber":"27050","RecallDate":"2026-10-29T00:00:00","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.","URL":"https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2027/Whatever-Works-Recalls-Microwave-Grills-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fire-Hazard","Title":"Whatever Works Recalls Microwave Grills Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire Hazard","ConsumerContact":"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.","LastPublishDate":"2026-10-29T00:00:00","Products":[{"Name":"Whatever Works Microwave Grillers","Description":"","Model":"","Type":"Grills, Not Specified","CategoryID":"902","NumberOfUnits":"About 8,709"}],"Inconjunctions":[],"Images":[{"URL":"https://cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/WhateverWorks1.gif?VersionId=dSi8zt3UsAJQER8D48XRh58NIvKu4OH2","Caption":"Recalled Whatever Works Microwave Grill"}],"Injuries":[{"Name":"The firm has received three reports of grills igniting, all resulting in fires. No injuries have been reported."}],"Manufacturers":[],"Retailers":[{"Name":"Sold Online At:\nWhateverworks.com from January 2025 through June 2026 for about $22.","CompanyID":""},{"Name":"Potpourri Group, Inc., dba Whatever Works, of Billerica, Massachusetts","CompanyID":""}],"Importers":[],"Distributors":[],"SoldAtLabel":null,"ManufacturerCountries":[{"Country":"Taiwan"}],"ProductUPCs":[],"Hazards":[{"Name":"The recalled grills can overheat and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire hazard.","HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":""}],"Remedies":[{"Name":"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."}],"RemedyOptions":[{"Option":"Refund"}]}}}