January 9, 2026 – A recent incident report highlights a significant safety concern with the Our Place Large Wonder Oven Pro, where the appliance reportedly lacks an automatic shut-off mechanism if it becomes stuck in its preheating cycle. This design flaw allegedly allows the oven to continuously cook at high temperatures, leading to severely charred food, excessive smoke, and a potential fire hazard.
Product Details
Incident Overview
On December 9, 2025, a consumer reported an alarming incident involving their new Our Place Large Wonder Oven Pro during its very first use. The user placed food inside the oven, set the temperature and a 15-minute timer, pressed Start, and briefly left the room, expecting the oven to automatically shut off once the timer expired.
However, because food was already inside the oven from the beginning, the appliance became permanently stuck in “Preheating” mode. Crucially, the countdown timer never initiated. The oven continued to maintain the set baking temperature (up to 450°F) indefinitely, with no automatic shut-off. Within minutes, the food inside became severely charred, filling the entire house with thick, acrid smoke and triggering all smoke detectors. The consumer returned to find their kitchen enveloped in smoke and the food burned completely black. The user has video evidence clearly showing the oven’s display stuck on “Preheating” while the food continued to cook inside.
Safety Concerns
This incident reveals critical safety concerns associated with the Our Place Large Wonder Oven Pro:
- Immediate Dangers: The primary and most immediate danger is the risk of fire. An oven operating continuously at high temperatures without supervision or an auto-shutoff mechanism can easily ignite food, grease, or nearby flammable materials. This can rapidly escalate into a structural fire, endangering residents and potentially causing widespread property damage.
- Smoke Inhalation: The severe charring of food produces thick smoke, which is a significant health hazard. Smoke inhalation can cause respiratory distress, irritate eyes and airways, and in severe cases, lead to carbon monoxide poisoning or other serious health complications.
- Property Damage Potential: Beyond direct fire damage, the intense smoke can permeate textiles, walls, and furniture, leading to extensive smoke damage requiring professional cleaning or replacement of affected items. The incident highlights the potential for significant financial loss due due to repairs and replacements.
- Lack of Redundancy: The manufacturer’s confirmation that this behavior is “by design” and that there is no safety timeout if the preheat cycle doesn’t complete indicates a lack of critical safety redundancy that is typically expected in modern kitchen appliances. This design flaw allows the oven to operate at full temperature for hours unchecked, presenting a clear and reproducible fire hazard to anyone using the product.
- Who Might Be Affected: All consumers who own and use the Our Place Large Wonder Oven Pro are potentially at risk. The danger is particularly pronounced if the oven is left unattended, even for short periods, or if users are unfamiliar with this specific operational quirk.
What Consumers Should Do
If you own an Our Place Large Wonder Oven Pro, particularly model APL.LWP.ESN.SLS, please take the following actions:
- Immediate Action: If you observe your oven stuck in “Preheating” mode for an extended period without the timer starting or without initiating a cooking cycle, immediately unplug the appliance and stop using it.
- Verify Operation: Carefully review your oven’s manual for specific instructions regarding the preheating cycle and timer functionality. Always monitor the appliance during operation, especially during the preheat phase, to ensure it transitions correctly to the cooking timer.
- Avoid Unattended Operation: Given this reported incident, it is crucial not to leave the Our Place Large Wonder Oven Pro unattended while it is operating, particularly when first starting a cooking cycle or if food is placed inside before the timer begins.
- Report Incidents: If you experience similar behavior or any other safety concerns with your Our Place Large Wonder Oven Pro, report it immediately to the manufacturer, Lagom Kitchen Company, and file an incident report with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at www.cpsc.gov.
Manufacturer’s Response
The manufacturer, Lagom Kitchen Company, dba Our Place, has confirmed that the described behavior – the oven remaining indefinitely in “Preheating” mode without an auto-shutoff if the preheat cycle never completes – is “by design.” This means that, according to the manufacturer, there is no safety timeout under these specific circumstances, allowing the oven to cook at full temperature (up to 450°F) for extended periods without an automatic shut-off.
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Note: This information is based on incident reports provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. If you find information that is incorrect, please contact us immediately so we can correct the post to reflect accurate information.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. This article is based on publicly available incident reports. The incidents mentioned have not necessarily been independently verified or adjudicated.