CPSC, Popeil Inventions Inc. Announce Recall of Heating Elements from
Electric Rotisseries
PRODUCT: Electric Rotisseries - Popeil Inventions Inc., of Chatsworth,
Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 37,500 electric rotisseries
manufactured in October 1999. These model number 4000 Showtime
Rotisseries have a serial number beginning with ST-AAKa, located on the
back, near the bottom of the units. "Ronco Showtime BBQ" is written on
the front glass and the model number is printed on the back. Television
infomercials and web sites sold these rotisseries, manufactured in
October 1999, nationwide from November 1999 through May 2000.
PROBLEM: Certain units have been found to leak current from the heating
element, posing a risk of electric shock.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: The firm has received reports from 17 consumers,
some of whom allegedly have suffered electric shocks while using these
rotisseries. No serious injuries have been reported.
WHAT TO DO: Repair to the Model 4000 Showtime Rotisseries bearing serial
numbers beginning with ST-AAKa is necessary to assure continued safe
operation. To receive the free repair, that includes the cost of
shipping, call Popeil Inventions Inc. toll-free at (800) 274-7417
between 8 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or go to the
firm's web site at www.ronco.com.
Popeil Inventions Inc. was able to notify all customers by direct mail
and through notice posted on its web site.
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