The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09139·Announced 2009-03-04

All-Clad Recalls 4-Square Belgian Waffle Makers Due to Shock Hazard

All-Clad is recalling approximately 30,000 4-Square Belgian Waffle Makers sold at Williams-Sonoma because damaged wiring can contact the metal body, posing a shock or fire hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (shock or fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

All-Clad Metalcrafters LLC is recalling approximately 30,000 units of the All-Clad 4-Square Belgian Waffle Maker. The recalled units are electric with a stainless steel exterior and were sold exclusively through Williams-Sonoma stores, catalog, and website nationwide from March 2008 through January 2009 for about $200. The specific units involved have a model/ref number of #WD700462 and 4-digit manufacture date codes ending in "08," which are located on a white label on the bottom of the waffle maker.

The recall is due to a hazard where wiring inside the waffle maker can be damaged and contact the metal body, posing a shock or fire hazard to consumers. All-Clad has received 20 reports of the waffle makers emitting sparks, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should unplug the waffle maker immediately and contact All-Clad at (800) 255-2523 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.All-CladWafflerRecall.com for instructions on obtaining a free replacement.

The recalled product

Product
All-Clad 4-Square Belgian Waffle Makers
Category
Consumer Product — Kitchen Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
30,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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