QVC Recalls Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 08522 · Dec 11, 2007 · Qvc
13,000
units affected
13,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08522
- Date
- Dec 11, 2007
- Company
- Qvc
- Units affected
- 13,000
- Product
- Cook's Essential Electric Toasters
- Product type
- Toasters/Toaster Ovens
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the "Cook's Essential" chrome two-slice electric toasters model CT200. Each toaster has "Cook's Essentials" and "Model: CT200" printed on a plate located on the underside of the toaster.
What can happen
The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the toaster immediately, unplug it, and return it to QVC using the prepaid shipping labels that QVC will provide. Consumers who return their toasters will receive a full refund of the purchase price, plus shipping and handling.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- QVC has received reports of five toasters turning on spontaneously, including two incidents of toaster covers burned and one incident of fire damage to a kitchen cabinet. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- QVC's televised shopping programs, Web page, toll-free number, outlet, and employee and Studio stores from May 2000 through May 2003 for between $50 and $60.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled cook's essential electric toasters?
Consumers should stop using the toaster immediately, unplug it, and return it to QVC using the prepaid shipping labels that QVC will provide. Consumers who return their toasters will receive a full refund of the purchase price, plus shipping and handling.
What is the hazard?
The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard.
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.