CPSC2005-03-24
CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of KitchenAid® Toasters
Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich.
Hazard
An interruption of power to the toaster can cause the heating elements to unexpectedly self-start and could ignite any flammable items left on top of the unit, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the toaster and contact KitchenAid® to arrange for a free replacement. Consumers should not return the toaster to the retailer where it was purchased, as retailers are not prepared to take them back.
Sold at
Various catalogs and specialty retailers nationwide, from August 2003 through January 2005, for between $250 and $300.
Affected count
About 40,000
Injuries reported
Whirlpool has received three reports of incidents involving heating elements unexpectedly self-starting, including one case outside the U.S., in which items on top of a toaster caught on fire. There are no reports of personal injury or property damage.
Manufactured in
China
Products
KitchenAid® ProLine® Toasters
Consumer contact
Consumers should call KitchenAid® at (800) 874-0608 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.KitchenAid.com/repair
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Whirlpool-Announce-Recall-of-KitchenAid-Toasters-Don't want to check this manually?
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