Salton Inc. and QVC Recall Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-10-02). Hazards: fire. Models: 401, CET401. About 5,200 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08001 |
| Published | 2007-10-02 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Toasters/Toaster Ovens |
| Products | Cook's Essential Electric Toasters |
| Firm named in the title | Salton Inc. and QVC |
| Firms | Salton Inc., of Lake Forest, Ill. (distributor); QVC Inc., of West Chester, Pa. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 5,200 |
| Model numbers | 401, CET401 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | QVC through its television station, its Web page; its toll-free number, outlet, and its employee and Studio stores from January 2003 through June 2003 for between $63 and $69 plus about $8 for shipping and handling. Some recalled toasters may have been sold at various retailers. |
Description
This recall involves the "Cook's Essentials" four-slice wide slot electric toasters model CET 401. These toasters are made of stainless steel and measure 12 inches long, 13 inches wide and 8 inches high. Each toaster has "Cook's Essentials Classic Look Toaster, Model: CET401" printed on a plate located on the underside of the toaster.
Hazard
The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the toaster immediately, unplug it, and cut off the power cord where it enters the body of the toaster. Consumers who return the power cord in the prepaid envelope that will be provided will receive a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
QVC has received information that ten toasters reportedly turned on spontaneously, including one incident of fire damage to kitchen cabinets and two incidents of toaster covers burned. No injuries have been reported.
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