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West Bend electric corn poppers

9 reports to CPSC, the latest made Jan 17, 2019. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

  • 9reports to CPSC
  • Jan 17, 2019the latest report was made
  • Jan 18, 2012the earliest
  • 5with the company’s comments
Brand
West Bend
Maker
Focus Products Group International, LLCMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product
Electric corn poppersCPSC’s product type: Electric Corn Poppers (code 212), in Kitchen: Appliances
Other ways the reports write the brand (3)

“West Bend 82418R Air Crazy Hot Air Popcorn Popper”, “Westbend” and “Westbend Air Crazy”

By month

1 report from February 2018 to January 2019; the most in January 2019, 1. 8 earlier reports, since January 2012, are in the table.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
January 20191
December 20171
May 20151
March 20151
April 20141
December 20131
February 20131
April 20121
January 20121

How badly anyone was hurt

  • First aid 1 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  • No one hurt 8 CPSC: Incident, No Injury

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

Source:

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

  1. No one hurt

    Made Jan 17, 2019, sent to the company Feb 19, 2019, published by CPSC Mar 6, 2019

    The product, in the report: Air Crazy West Bend Model 82419P Hot Air Popper

    I was using the Air Crazy West Bend popcorn popper when a hole formed in the side of the device due to it melting through the plastic. There was a smell of something melting (rubber?) at the same time. At the time, I was popping popcorn and it was not running for very long (maybe 4 minutes). The smell has happened a few times before while popping popcorn but this was the first time an actual hole has formed in the side of the popper. It may be related to a bit of popcorn that got stuck in the one of the metal air holes in the opening where the un popped popcorn is deposited. I tried to remove it and some fell into the interior of the machine. That was a while back. I used the machine many times since and it usually worked as normal.

    Model
    82419P
    Bought from
    Goodwill, bought used, Washington
    Bought
    Jul 31, 2018, about then
    Where
    SEATTLE, Washington: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand West Bend, made or sold by Focus Products Group International, LLC
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  2. First aid

    Made Dec 28, 2017, sent to the company Mar 21, 2018, published by CPSC Apr 5, 2018

    The product, in the report: Air popper started on fire. Plastic melted. Inhaled chemicals. Slight burn to fingers. TCIN: 15110678 UPC: 072244824186 Store Item Number (DPCI): 072-04-0104

    I purchased a West Bend Air Crazy Popcorn machine from Target in Lakeville MN in November 2017. After using it for the first time, it started on fire. I returned it to the store. I went to Target.com to submit an online project review and saw that this air popper has started on fire for several other people. See link below. Target continues to sell it for the past year even with this danger.

    https://www.target.com/p/west-bend-air-crazy-popcorn-maker-machine/-/A-51579523#lnk=sametab&preselect=15110678

    UPC
    072244824186
    Bought from
    Target, Minnesota
    Bought
    Nov 15, 2017, about then
    Where
    Rosemount, Minnesota: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 41, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand West Bend, made or sold by Focus Products Group International, LLC
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  3. No one hurt

    Made May 16, 2015, sent to the company May 26, 2015, published by CPSC Jun 9, 2015

    The product, in the report: West Bend Air Crazy 4-quart Popcorn Popper, Red Model# 82418R Dimensions: 13.3”L x 13.3”W x 7.8”H

    I was using the West Bend Air Crazy 4-quart Popcorn Popper as directed. The plastic on the safety shield bubbled and melted, making it no longer fit the machine. This, in combination with alarmingly high air speed, also causes very hot un-popped popcorn kernels to shoot out at the user. This could cause severe burns from either touching the safety shield or being struck with a kernel.

    Model
    82418R
    Where
    Unspecified: Unspecified
    Who was involved
    Age 22, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand West Bend, made or sold by Focus Products Group International, LLC
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  4. No one hurt

    Made Mar 16, 2015, sent to the company Mar 23, 2015, published by CPSC Apr 6, 2015

    The product, in the report: West Bend 82418R Air Crazy Hot Air Popcorn Popper

    West Bend 82418R Air Crazy Hot Air Popcorn Popper: I bought this appliance a little over a week ago. On the third use, it started to screech while my wife was using it and she turned it off. I turned it on again to see if I could detect the problem, and it started to screech and smoke. I turned it off and unplugged it. A few minutes later, it burst into flames.

    I sent emails describing my experience with this product to both Target (where I bought this product) and West Bend (the manufacturer). Afterwards, I found a number of related complaints in reviews posted on Amazon.com, prompting this email to Consumer Protection. The experience reported below, by [REDACTED], is similar to my experience, although my popper actually burst into flames. Had I not been close by, the results could have been disastrous.

    Motor burnt out during third use, March 5, 2015 By [REDACTED]” (Chicago, IL, USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: West Bend 82418R Air Crazy Hot Air Popcorn Popper (Kitchen) We bought this at Target as an impulse buy. It seemed all right at first, lightweight, easy to use, fast. During the third use, it made a horrible screeching noise. I turned it off and on a few times, then I noticed smoke coming out of the top and bottom; the motor was burning out. It’s going back to Target.

    Model
    82418R
    UPC
    Unknown
    Serial number
    Unknown
    Bought from
    Target
    Bought
    Mar 6, 2015
    Where
    Sidney, Maine: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand West Bend 82418R Air Crazy Hot Air Popcorn Popper, made or sold by Focus Products Group International, LLC
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  5. No one hurt

    Made Apr 15, 2014, sent to the company Apr 23, 2014, published by CPSC May 7, 2014

    The product, in the report: stir crazy popcorn popper, from West Bend

    West Bend Stir Crazy popcorn Popper. After 15 months of occasional use it started to smoke and sparks came from the base. I let the unit cool and tried it again, it immediately started to spark and make a popping noise.

    Model
    82366
    Bought from
    Amazon.com
    Bought
    Dec 3, 2012
    Where
    Epping, New Hampshire: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 46, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand West Bend, made or sold by Focus Products Group International, LLC
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  6. No one hurt

    Made Dec 13, 2013, sent to the company Dec 23, 2013, published by CPSC Jan 8, 2014

    The product, in the report: Westbend Aircrazy Model 82419 Hot Air Popper Date Code 1320

    Purchased Westbend Aircrazy popcorn popper approximately one month ago. After about a dozen uses, while properly using the popper, the popper quit and began to smoke. Promptly shutoff the popper and lifted the popper to inspect. Flames and smoke visible.

    Model
    Westbend Aircrazy Model 82419 Hot Air Popper
    Bought from
    Target, Oklahoma
    Bought
    Nov 1, 2013, about then
    Where
    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 29, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Westbend, made or sold by Focus Products Group International, LLC
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  7. No one hurt

    Made Feb 6, 2013, sent to the company Feb 14, 2013, published by CPSC Mar 1, 2013

    The product, in the report: West bend air crazy popcorn popper model 82419

    West Bend air crazy popcorn popper. Used about 6 times. During the last use the fan stopped but the appliance continued to heat thus making this a fire hazard. I wrote to the company and they did respond with a new one. This time it did not even finish the first use before the fan stopped but the heat continued and the popcorn started to burn before I could shut it off. This is a definite fire hazard.

    Model
    82419/air crazy popcorn popper
    UPC
    7224482419
    Serial number
    none
    Where
    Sicklerville, New Jersey: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 64, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand west bend, made or sold by Focus Products Group International, LLC
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  8. No one hurt

    Made Apr 23, 2012, sent to the company May 1, 2012, published by CPSC May 15, 2012

    The product, in the report: Westbend Air Crazy popcorn popper. Model 82419. Black color

    I bought a popcorn popper today from target. I took it out of the box, assembled the top, and turned it on. It became hot inside (was red), and started smoking from the top and the bottom. the metal popcorn holder inside wasn’t rotating like normal. I unplugged the machine before it caught fire.

    Model
    M# 82419
    UPC
    072244824193
    Bought from
    Target, Pennsylvania
    Bought
    Apr 23, 2012
    Where
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 38, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Westbend Air Crazy, made or sold by Focus Products Group International, LLC
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  9. No one hurt

    Made Jan 18, 2012, sent to the company Jan 26, 2012, published by CPSC Feb 16, 2012

    The product, in the report: West Bend AIR CRAZY Hot Air Popcorn Popper

    I bought the West Bend AIR CRAZY Hot Air Popcorn Popper and turned it on for the first time for about 5 seconds when it started smoking so I turned it off and reread the instructions, which say that the first time you turn it on, “...A small amount of smoke and/or odor may occur...” I decided to try turning it on again and maybe the smoke would go away but this time it started smoking heavily so I unplugged it and ran to put it outside where I then noticed it was on fire, so I filled a pan with water and poured it on the popper to put out the fire.

    Bought from
    Target, Oregon
    Bought
    Jan 18, 2011
    Where
    Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand West Bend, made or sold by Focus Products Group International, LLC
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury

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    Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

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