CPSC, Appliance Co. of America Announce Recall of Toaster Ovens
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2000-07-11). Hazards: fire, electric shock. Models: TR660. About 7,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 00142 |
| Published | 2000-07-11 |
| Last updated | 2000-07-11 |
| Product category | Toasters/Toaster Ovens |
| Products | Welbilt toaster ovens |
| Firm named in the title | Appliance Co. of America |
| Firms | Appliance Co. of America, of Great Neck, N.Y. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 7,000 |
| Model numbers | TR660 |
| Hazard classes | fire, electric shock |
| Remedy classes | dispose |
| Sold | Club, discount and department stores, and mail order catalogs sold the toaster ovens nationwide, from January 2000 through May 2000, for about $100. |
Description
These Welbilt toaster ovens with rotisserie and griddle have model number TR660 on the back of the oven. The oven is white and black about 17 inches wide and 12 inches high, and has a glass door. Three knobs on the right side of the oven control the temperature; function, such as broil, rotisserie, toast and bake; and length of time. "WELBILT® Toaster Oven With Rotisserie & Griddle" is written on the oven's lower-right front.
Hazard
The ovens' heating elements can break, causing the glass door to shatter. The toasters could short circuit, causing electrical shocks and fires.
Remedy
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Incidents and injuries
Appliance Co. of America has received 14 reports of heating elements breaking. In one incident, the glass door broke, and in another, a countertop was scorched. No injuries have been reported.
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