CPSCJuly 11, 2000

CPSC, Appliance Co. of America Announce Recall of

CPSC, Appliance Co. of America Announce Recall of Toaster Ovens

Why was CPSC, Appliance Co. of America Announce Recall of recalled?

The ovens' heating elements can break, causing the glass door to shatter. The toasters could short circuit, causing electrical shocks and fires.

What should I do if I have this product?

Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell. Contact: The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Welbilt toaster ovens
Company
Appliance Co. of America, of Great Neck, N.Y.
Quantity
About 7,000
Sold at
Club, discount and department stores, and mail order catalogs sold the toaster ovens nationwide, from January 2000 through May 2000, for about $100.
Recall date
July 11, 2000
Incidents / injuries
Appliance Co. of America has received 14 reports of heating elements breaking. In one incident, the glass door broke, and in another, a countertop was scorched. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

These Welbilt toaster ovens with rotisserie and griddle have model number TR660 on the back of the oven. The oven is white and black about 17 inches wide and 12 inches high, and has a glass door. Three knobs on the right side of the oven control the temperature; function, such as broil, rotisserie, toast and bake; and length of time. "WELBILT® Toaster Oven With Rotisserie & Griddle" is written on the oven's lower-right front.

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