Wattsipper’s 120V induction ranges clear UL 858 standards

Wattsipper by Summit Appliance says its battery-free Heritage induction range line is the first full-sized 120V range lineup to meet UL 858 standards. The U.S.-made models are now in production, with pre-orders set to ship in October.

Why it matters: - Wattsipper is targeting homes, apartments and public housing units that cannot easily support 240V cooking appliances. - The certification could make lower-power electric cooking easier to deploy in older buildings and facilities that are moving away from gas. - The product line is designed as a direct replacement for standard ranges without requiring major electrical upgrades.

What happened: - Wattsipper by Summit Appliance, a division of Felix Storch, Inc. (FSI), achieved certification to UL 858 standards on more than a dozen full-sized ranges that run on 120V power. - The Heritage line launches this fall and includes 30-inch and 24-inch electric ranges with induction cooking surfaces. - The 24-inch and 30-inch Heritage series is now in production. - Pre-orders will begin shipping in October.

The details: - The ranges are designed and manufactured in the United States. - Each unit includes a pre-installed NEMA 5-20P plug for “Plug & Cook” setup. - The entire product uses 1800 watts of cooking power. - Wattsipper says full cooking capability comes from a patent-pending dynamic power allocation system. - The products require only a dedicated NEMA 5-20 outlet. - Wattsipper has also achieved UL and FCC certification for the Heritage series. - Slimmer 20-inch-wide models are scheduled for 2027. - More information is available at Wattsipper’s website.

Between the lines: - The launch arrives as gas range removal accelerates in some regions for health, regulatory and gas supply reasons. - Standard 240V replacements can be costly in older buildings that lack the electrical capacity or time for conversion. - The battery-free design and 120V operation position the product as a lower-barrier option for multifamily and public housing retrofits. - FSI President Paul Storch said the development goal was to create a fully functional stove for family meals on standard 120V power using a 20 amp circuit.

What’s next: - Wattsipper plans to expand the line with 20-inch models in 2027. - The company will start shipping pre-orders in October. - FSI continues to position Wattsipper as an affordable cooking option for homes limited to 120V service.

The bottom line: - Wattsipper is betting that safe, battery-free induction cooking on standard household power can fill a gap left by gas-to-electric transitions and costly panel upgrades.