W.P. Appliances Inc. Recalls Wolfgang Puck Toaster
W.P. Appliances Inc. Recalls Wolfgang Puck Toaster Oven/Toasters
Why was W.P. Appliances Inc. Recalls Wolfgang Puck Toaster recalled?
The toaster oven can remain "on" after the toast pops up, posing a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the recalled toaster/toaster ovens immediately and contact W.P. Appliances for instructions on returning the toaster/toaster ovens for a full refund. All known purchasers have been notified directly by mail. Contact: For additional information, contact W.P. Appliances toll-free at (866) 510-9670 between 8:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., or e-mail the firm at [email protected]
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
- Wolfgang Puck Toaster Oven/Toasters
- Company
- Kingpower Electrical Appliances of China, Frontgate of West Chester, Ohio, The Home Shopping Network (HSN) of St. Petersburg, Fla.
- Quantity
- About 7,040
- Sold at
- Frontgate catalogs and HSN nationwide from March 2007 through March 2009 for about $100.
- Recall date
- June 12, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received seven reports of the toaster remaining on after the toast popped up. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled toasters have model #WPTOT010 with date codes 3608, 3908, 0407, 0607, or 0807 or model # BTOT0010 with date code 0207. The model numbers and date codes are located on an Underwriters Laboratories (UL) label, which is affixed to the back of the unit. The black and stainless steel toasters have "Wolfgang Puck" or "Wolfgang Puck Bistro Collection" stamped on the lower front right corner. They feature a stainless steel handle on the oven door, three black knobs for controlling cooking, and a black push-down lever for toasting. Two slots for toasting bread and similar products are located on the top of the toaster.