CPSC recall 05-142, announced March 24, 2005, covers KitchenAid® ProLine® Toasters (about 40,000 units). 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. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the toaster and contact KitchenAid® to arrange for a free replacement. Recall contact: call (800) 874-0608, or go to www.KitchenAid.com/repair.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: KPTT780PM, KPTT780ER, KPTT780BU, KPTT780TG, KPTT890PM, KPTT890ER, KPTT890BU, KPTT890TG.
Which products are included?
The recalled KitchenAid® ProLine® countertop toasters are painted die-cast metal or stainless steel and come in 2-slice or 4-slice models. The model and serial numbers, which are on labels affixed to the bottom of the toasters, include: 2 - Slice Models KPTT780PM KPTT780ER KPTT780BU KPTT780TG 4 - Slice Models KPTT890PM KPTT890ER KPTT890BU KPTT890TG Serial Numbers of the recalled products begin with the letters "WTP…" or "WTR…"
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
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.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- KitchenAid ProLine
- Product type
- Toasters
- Recall number
- 05-142
- Units
- About 40,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Various catalogs and specialty retailers nationwide, from August 2003 through January 2005, for between $250 and $300.
- Importer
- Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich.
KitchenAid® ProLine® Toasters
CPSC product type: Toasters/Toaster Ovens
Recall contact information
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
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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