Salton Inc. and QVC Recall Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 08001 · Oct 2, 2007 · Salton Inc. and QVC
5,200
units affected
5,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08001
- Date
- Oct 2, 2007
- Company
- Salton Inc. and QVC
- Units affected
- 5,200
- Product
- Cook's Essential Electric Toasters
- Product type
- Toasters/Toaster Ovens
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
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 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 where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- 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.
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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 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.
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.