Salton Inc. and QVC Electric Toasters recall: Fire Hazard
Salton Inc. and QVC Recall Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard
Why was Salton Inc. and QVC Electric Toasters recalled?
The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. Contact: Consumers who bought a toaster from a QVC television program or at QVC.com were sent a package by mail containing information on how to receive a refund. Consumers who have not received the information packet should call QVC at (800) 367-9444, from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. ET, seven days a week or visit QVC's Web site at www.qvc.com. Consumers who bought a toaster at a QVC outlet or retail store should return the toaster at the store where it was purchased to receive a full refund. For all non-QVC purchases, contact Salton at (800) 233-9054 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.esalton.com
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
- Cook's Essential Electric Toasters
- Company
- Salton Inc., of Lake Forest, Ill., QVC Inc., of West Chester, Pa.
- Quantity
- About 5,200
- 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.
- Recall date
- October 2, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.