All-Clad Recalls 4-Square Belgian Waffle Makers Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Williams-Sonoma

Recalled March 4, 2009 · CPSC recall 09139 · All-Clad

Hazard

Wiring inside the waffle maker can be damaged and contact the waffle maker's metal body, posing a shock or fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should unplug the waffle maker immediately and contact All-Clad for instructions on obtaining a free replacement.

Units

About 30,000

Incidents / injuries

All-Clad has received 20 reports of waffle makers emitting sparks. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The recalled All-Clad 4-Square Belgian Waffle Maker is electric with a stainless steel exterior. The recall involves units with a model/ref number of #WD700462 and 4-digit manufacture date codes ending in "08". The model/ref number and manufacture date code are located on a white label on the bottom of the waffle maker.

What to do

Consumers should unplug the waffle maker immediately and contact All-Clad for instructions on obtaining a free replacement.

Contact

For additional information, contact All-Clad at (800) 255-2523 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.All-CladWafflerRecall.com

Product

All-Clad 4-Square Belgian Waffle Makers

Distributed by

All-Clad Metalcrafters LLC, of Canonsburg, Pa.

Retailers

Exclusively through Williams-Sonoma stores, catalog and Web site nationwide from March 2008 through January 2009 for about $200.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →