Whatever Works Microwave Grills

{
  "draft": {
    "photo_required": true,
    "actions": [
      "write_recalled"
    ],
    "marker_text": "Recalled",
    "must_show": [
      "whole_product",
      "marking"
    ],
    "remedy": "full_refund",
    "refund_amount_text": "full refund",
    "refund_amount": null,
    "contact_channel": "email",
    "steps": [
      "Stop using the grill right away.",
      "Write Recalled on the grill in permanent marker.",
      "Take a photo of the marked grill.",
      "Email the photo to recall@whateverworks.com."
    ],
    "explanation": {
      "plain": "Write Recalled on the grill with a permanent marker and email a photo of it to Whatever Works. You will get a full refund and a prepaid label to send the grill back.",
      "technical": "\"write in permanent marker 'Recalled' on the grill\" sets write_recalled and marker_text; \"send a photo of the marked grill to recall@whateverworks.com\" sets photo_required, must_show whole_product and marking, and email; \"full refund\" sets remedy."
    },
    "confidence": {
      "actions": 0.97,
      "must_show": 0.93,
      "remedy": 0.97
    }
  },
  "checked": {
    "photo_required": true,
    "actions": [
      "write_recalled"
    ],
    "marker_text": "Recalled",
    "must_show": [
      "whole_product",
      "marking"
    ],
    "remedy": "full_refund",
    "refund_amount_text": "full refund",
    "refund_amount": null,
    "contact_channel": "email",
    "steps": [
      "Stop using the grill right away.",
      "Write Recalled on the grill in permanent marker.",
      "Take a photo of the marked grill.",
      "Email the photo to recall@whateverworks.com."
    ],
    "explanation": {
      "plain": "Write Recalled on the grill with a permanent marker and email a photo of it to Whatever Works. You will get a full refund and a prepaid label to send the grill back.",
      "technical": "\"write in permanent marker 'Recalled' on the grill\" sets write_recalled and marker_text; \"send a photo of the marked grill to recall@whateverworks.com\" sets photo_required, must_show whole_product and marking, and email; \"full refund\" sets remedy and refund_amount_text with no fixed amount."
    },
    "confidence": {
      "actions": 0.97,
      "must_show": 0.93,
      "remedy": 0.97
    }
  }
}

{
  "RecallID": 11043,
  "RecallNumber": "27050",
  "RecallDate": "2026-10-29T00:00:00",
  "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.",
  "URL": "https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2027/Whatever-Works-Recalls-Microwave-Grills-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fire-Hazard",
  "Title": "Whatever Works Recalls Microwave Grills Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire Hazard",
  "ConsumerContact": "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.",
  "LastPublishDate": "2026-10-29T00:00:00",
  "Products": [
    {
      "Name": "Whatever Works Microwave Grillers",
      "Description": "",
      "Model": "",
      "Type": "Grills, Not Specified",
      "CategoryID": "902",
      "NumberOfUnits": "About 8,709"
    }
  ],
  "Inconjunctions": [],
  "Images": [
    {
      "URL": "https://cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/WhateverWorks1.gif?VersionId=dSi8zt3UsAJQER8D48XRh58NIvKu4OH2",
      "Caption": "Recalled Whatever Works Microwave Grill"
    }
  ],
  "Injuries": [
    {
      "Name": "The firm has received three reports of grills igniting, all resulting in fires. No injuries have been reported."
    }
  ],
  "Manufacturers": [],
  "Retailers": [
    {
      "Name": "Sold Online At:\nWhateverworks.com from January 2025 through June 2026 for about $22.",
      "CompanyID": ""
    },
    {
      "Name": "Potpourri Group, Inc., dba Whatever Works, of Billerica, Massachusetts",
      "CompanyID": ""
    }
  ],
  "Importers": [],
  "Distributors": [],
  "SoldAtLabel": null,
  "ManufacturerCountries": [
    {
      "Country": "Taiwan"
    }
  ],
  "ProductUPCs": [],
  "Hazards": [
    {
      "Name": "The recalled grills can overheat and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire hazard.",
      "HazardType": "",
      "HazardTypeID": ""
    }
  ],
  "Remedies": [
    {
      "Name": "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."
    }
  ],
  "RemedyOptions": [
    {
      "Option": "Refund"
    }
  ]
}