Whatever Works recalls microwave grillers over risk of overheating and fire
The recalled microwave grillers can overheat and catch fire, which could cause serious injury or death, and the company has received three reports of grills igniting, all causing fires but no injuries.
What to do
Stop using the grill immediately and contact Whatever Works for a full refund. Write "Recalled" on the grill in permanent marker, send a photo of it to recall@whateverworks.com, and use the prepaid label you are given to return it.
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Recall details
- Product
- Whatever Works Microwave Grillers
- Company
- Whatever Works
- Hazard
- The recalled grills can overheat and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire hazard.
- Injuries
- The firm has received three reports of grills igniting, all resulting in fires. No injuries have been reported.
- Units
- About 8,709
- Where sold
- Sold at Sold Online At: Whateverworks.com from January 2025 through June 2026 for about $22., Potpourri Group, Inc., dba Whatever Works, of Billerica, Massachusetts
- Remedy
- Refund
- Notice last updated
- October 29, 2026
- Recall date
- October 29, 2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from CPSC.
Whatever Works Recalls Microwave Grills Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire Hazard
- 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.
- Hazard
- The recalled grills can overheat and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire hazard.
- 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. Remedy options: Refund.
- Injuries
- The firm has received three reports of grills igniting, all resulting in fires. No injuries have been reported.
- Number of units
- About 8,709
- Sold at
- Sold at Sold Online At: Whateverworks.com from January 2025 through June 2026 for about $22., Potpourri Group, Inc., dba Whatever Works, of Billerica, Massachusetts
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