Whatever Works Microwave Grills Recalled for Fire Risk: CPSC

Potpourri Group, Inc., doing business as Whatever Works, is recalling about 8,709 microwave grillers because they can overheat and ignite, the CPSC says. Stop using the grill now and contact the company for a full refund. This Whatever Works microwave grill recall applies to model K4001.

What Products Are Being Recalled?

The product is the Whatever Works Microwave Griller. Here is how to check whether you own one.

• Model: K4001, which the CPSC notice says appears on the purchase receipt. The notice does not say whether the number is also printed on the grill itself.
• Shape and color: rectangular, with a white plastic exterior.
• Hardware: black locking clips on the side and hinge tabs at the rear.
• Cooking surface: two non-stick black metal plates.
• Where sold: Whateverworks.com, from January 2025 through June 2026, for about $22.
• Made in: Taiwan.

Find your purchase receipt and look for the model number.

Why Was This Recall Issued?

The grills can overheat and catch fire. The CPSC describes that as a risk of serious injury or death.

Whatever Works has received three reports of grills igniting, and all three ended in fires. No injuries have been reported.

The notice does not explain how the fires started or what was being cooked at the time.

Who Is Affected?

Anyone who bought a Whatever Works microwave griller from Whateverworks.com between January 2025 and June 2026 should check their purchase. About 8,709 units are part of the recall, which the CPSC announced on October 29, 2026 under recall number 27-050.

The only seller named is Potpourri Group, Inc., dba Whatever Works, of Billerica, Massachusetts. The notice lists no store sales and gives no state-by-state breakdown.

What Should You Do?

• Stop using the grill immediately.
• Write ‘Recalled’ on the grill in permanent marker.
• Take a photo of the marked grill and send it to recall@whateverworks.com.
• Use the prepaid label the company provides to return the product.
• Expect a full refund from Whatever Works.

Questions go to Whatever Works toll-free at 877-756-5053, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. You can also email help@whateverworks.com or visit Whateverworks.com/recall. Another route is Whateverworks.com, then ‘Customer Service/Product Recall’.

Common Questions

Has anyone been hurt?

No. The company has received three reports of fires, and the notice says no injuries have been reported.

Can I get a replacement instead of a refund?

The notice lists a refund as the only remedy. It does not mention replacements.

Do I need to send proof of purchase?

The notice does not say. It asks for a photo of the grill marked ‘Recalled’, and the company supplies a prepaid return label.