The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says Potpourri Group, Inc., doing business as Whatever Works, of Billerica, Massachusetts, is recalling about 8,709 Whatever Works Microwave Grillers. The CPSC lists the recall date as October 29, 2026. The agency warns the grills can overheat and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire hazard.
What's Being Recalled?
The recalled grills are rectangular, with a white plastic exterior, black locking clips on the side, hinge tabs at the rear, and two non-stick black metal plates. They were manufactured in Taiwan. According to the CPSC, they were sold online only, at Whateverworks.com, from January 2025 through June 2026 for about $22. The model number is not on the product itself. The CPSC says it can be found on the purchase receipt. The affected product is:
- Whatever Works Microwave Grillers, Model K4001, sold January 2025 through June 2026
Why Was This Product Recalled?
The CPSC says the grills can overheat and ignite. The firm has received three reports of grills igniting, and all three resulted in fires. No injuries have been reported. This is a voluntary Fast Track recall, recall number 27-050.
What Should You Do?
Stop using the grills immediately and contact Whatever Works for a full refund. To get it, write "Recalled" on the grill in permanent marker, then email a photo of the marked grill to recall@whateverworks.com. The firm will provide a prepaid label to return the product. Check your purchase receipt for Model K4001. Whatever Works can be reached toll-free at 877-756-5053, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or by email at help@whateverworks.com. You can also visit Whateverworks.com/recall, or go to Whateverworks.com and click "Customer Service/Product Recall." The CPSC hotline is 800-638-2772.
