CPSC, Philips Announce Recall 3-in-1 Waffle Maker/Sandwich Maker/Grill

Recalled December 19, 2002 · CPSC recall 03516 · Philips

Recalled 3-in-1 Waffle Maker/Sandwich Maker/Grill

Hazard

The hinges of the sandwich plate can contact an internal wire, creating a risk of shock or electrocution.

Remedy

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.

Units

200

Incidents / injuries

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.

Description

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 to do

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.

Contact

For more information, contact Norelco toll free at (800) 243-7884 7:00 am to 9:00 pm (ET) Monday to Friday and 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday and Sunday. Consumers can visit the firms' web site at www.philips.com

Product

3-in-1 Waffle Maker/Sandwich Maker/Grill

Imported by

Philips Electronics North America Corp., through its Norelco Consumer Products Company division, of Stamford, Conn.

Retailers

Target Stores sold this product, from September 2002 to October 2002, for about $50.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →