All-Clad Metalcrafters Williams-Sonoma 4-Square Belgian Waffle Makers

Description: All-Clad Recalls 4-Square Belgian Waffle Makers Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Williams-Sonoma News from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 4, 2009 Release # 09-139 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 345-0474 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Firm’s Media Contact: Lisa Tristano Martin,(412) 562-1189 All-Clad Recalls 4-Square Belgian Waffle Makers Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Williams-Sonoma WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of product: All-Clad 4-Square Belgian Waffle Makers Units: About 30,000 Distributor: All-Clad Metalcrafters LLC, of Canonsburg, Pa. 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. 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. Sold: Exclusively through Williams-Sonoma stores, catalog and Web site nationwide from March 2008 through January 2009 for about $200. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should unplug the waffle maker immediately and contact All-Clad for instructions on obtaining a free replacement. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact All-Clad toll-free at (888) 345-0474 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.All-CladWafflerRecall.com [Learn More]