CPSC Recalls Whatever Works Grillers, VQQQ Heaters
Two products sold online and on Amazon are being recalled over fire, burn and gas-leak hazards.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Appliances
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled Whatever Works microwave grillers, model K4001, and VQQQ natural gas patio heaters, models VQQQ-A1 and VQQQ-001. The grillers can overheat and catch fire, and components of the heaters can malfunction and release gas.
Why it matters
The recall affects consumers who bought the grillers from WhateverWorks.com or the heaters from Amazon, and the grillers have been linked to three reports of fires. Owners who still have these products are being urged to stop using them.
The Whatever Works grillers sold for about $22 and the VQQQ heaters for about $346, with the grillers tied to three reported fires. No injuries have been reported for either product, and the number of units sold was not disclosed.
The players
Consumer Product Safety Commission
The federal agency responsible for protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury from consumer products, which issued this recall.
Amazon
The large online retailer through which the VQQQ natural gas patio heaters were sold.
The details
The Whatever Works microwave grillers were sold online at WhateverWorks.com from January 2025 through June 2026. The VQQQ natural gas patio heaters were sold on Amazon beginning July 2024 and ending August 2026.
Timeline
January 2025: Whatever Works grillers begin sales at WhateverWorks.com.
July 2024: VQQQ heaters begin sales on Amazon.
June 2026: Whatever Works griller sales end.
August 2026: VQQQ heater sales end.
November 6, 2026: The recall is announced.
Real-World Impact
Federal recalls like this one exercise the Consumer Product Safety Commission's authority to pull hazardous appliances from homes and online marketplaces. For U.S. shoppers, it is a reminder to check product model numbers against recall notices before using outdoor heaters or countertop cooking gadgets.
Owners of Whatever Works model K4001 grillers and VQQQ-A1 or VQQQ-001 heaters should stop using the products immediately. Check the CPSC recall notice for the remedy and refund or replacement instructions before disposing of them.
The takeaway
Checking model numbers against federal recall notices is a simple step that can prevent fires from appliances already in your home. Keep receipts and product information for major purchases so you can act quickly if a recall is issued.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by NBC Montana.
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