Toaster Oven/Broilers Recalled by Haier America Due to Burn or Electrical Shock Hazard
Recall 09199 · Apr 23, 2009 · Lun Dar Electric Ind. Ltd.
106,000
units affected
106,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09199
- Date
- Apr 23, 2009
- Company
- Lun Dar Electric Ind. Ltd.
- Units affected
- 106,000
- Product
- Toaster Oven/Broilers
- Product type
- Toasters/Toaster Ovens
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves toaster oven/broilers with model number RTO1400SS. The units are stainless steel and black plastic. "Haier" is printed on the front and the model number is printed on a label on the back of the toaster oven/broilers.
What can happen
Electrical connections in the toaster oven/broilers can become loose, posing electrical shock and burn hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toaster oven/broilers and contact Haier America to receive a free replacement toaster oven/broiler.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Haier America has received two reports of minor burns and one report of a minor electrical shock to consumers, and one report of minor property damage.
- Sold at
- Mass merchandisers and specialty retailers nationwide from September 2006 through January 2009 for approximately $20 to $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled toaster oven/broilers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toaster oven/broilers and contact Haier America to receive a free replacement toaster oven/broiler.
What is the hazard?
Electrical connections in the toaster oven/broilers can become loose, posing electrical shock and burn hazards.
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.