Home Safety Recall: Whatever Works Recalls Microwave Grills Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire Hazard
On October 29, 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of Whatever Works Microwave Grillers (about 8,709 units). The recalled grills can overheat and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire hazard. Here is what to check at home and what remedy is offered.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced this recall on October 29, 2026 (recall number 27050). It covers Whatever Works Microwave Grillers, about 8,709 units.
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What Is Being Recalled
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.
The Hazard
Injuries Reported
The firm has received three reports of grills igniting, all resulting in fires. No injuries have been reported.
What to Do Now
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 offered: Refund.
How to reach the company: 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.
Where It Was Sold
Sold Online At: Whateverworks.com from January 2025 through June 2026 for about $22. Potpourri Group, Inc., dba Whatever Works, of Billerica, Massachusetts
Manufactured in: Taiwan.
A Quick Safety Check for Your Household
- Unplug the product and stop using it until the repair or replacement described in the notice is complete.
- Check the model, lot and date details above against what is in your home, including items kept at a grandparent's home, in the car or in storage for a younger sibling.
- Sign up for recall notices at CPSC.gov and fill in the registration card that comes with new baby and toddler gear, so a future recall reaches you directly.
Recall details are taken from the official CPSC recall notice. Check the notice for the latest remedy information before you act, and report any incident with the product at SaferProducts.gov.
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