Bodum Recalls Toasters Due to Shock Hazard
Recall 19169 · Jul 17, 2019 · Bodum
2,400
units affected
2,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19169
- Date
- Jul 17, 2019
- Company
- Bodum
- Units affected
- 2,400
- Product
- Bodum Bistro Toasters
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
This recall involves two models of the Bodum Bistro toaster in stainless steel: (1) a two-slice model with SKU 10709-16-4 and (2) a four-slice model with SKU 11840-16. The SKU number appears on the bottom of the toaster. The word "Bodum" is embossed on the side of the products.
What can happen
The recalled toasters can leak electric current when operating at the maximum normal temperature, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund or contact Bodum to receive a prepaid mailer to return the toaster for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No injuries have been reported in the U.S. There were eight reports of consumers being shocked when touching the toaster in Canada.
- Sold at
- Crate & Barrel and home appliance stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other websites from September 2018 through June 2019 for between $24 and $44.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bodum bistro toasters?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund or contact Bodum to receive a prepaid mailer to return the toaster for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The recalled toasters can leak electric current when operating at the maximum normal temperature, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.