Topic: Product Recall

2 chapters across the catalog

Shmoo
Episode 941 1:47:40 - 1:50:30

941: Shmoo

Grenfell Tower Fire, Hotpoint Fridge, and Product Recalls

Police investigating the Grenfell Tower fire in London have identified a Hotpoint brand fridge-freezer as the initial source of the blaze. While no formal recall has been issued, the company is asking owners of the specific model to register their devices. The hosts express skepticism about a refrigerator causing such a massive disaster and suggest it may be a convenient scapegoat for structural failures.

Wall of Phlegm
Episode 865 42:05 - 44:48

865: Wall of Phlegm

Eggo Waffle Recall, Media Slogans and Listeria

Kellogg's issued a major recall of Eggo waffles due to potential Listeria contamination. The news coverage was notable for the near-unanimous use of the "L'Eggo my Eggo" slogan by various media outlets. This phenomenon is compared to the "Hit the Road Jack" puns used when Apple removed the headphone jack from the iPhone.