Recall #08-522 · Published December 11, 2007

Cook's Essential Electric Toasters

QVC Recalls Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Cook's Essential Electric Toasters from Cook's Essential Electric on December 11, 2007. CPSC identifies this hazard: The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard. The official remedy states: Consumers should stop using the toaster immediately, unplug it, and return it to QVC using the prepaid shipping labels that QVC will provide. Consumers who return their toasters will receive a full refund of the purchase price, plus shipping and handling.

Recalled Electric Toaster
Recalled Electric Toaster
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Affected model numbers

CT200
Additional identifying details

Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: CT200.

Why it was recalled

The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents and injuries

QVC has received reports of five toasters turning on spontaneously, including two incidents of toaster covers burned and one incident of fire damage to a kitchen cabinet. No injuries have been reported.

Official remedy

Consumers should stop using the toaster immediately, unplug it, and return it to QVC using the prepaid shipping labels that QVC will provide. Consumers who return their toasters will receive a full refund of the purchase price, plus shipping and handling.

Product and sales details

Recall number
08-522
Units
About 13,000
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
QVC's televised shopping programs, Web page, toll-free number, outlet, and employee and Studio stores from May 2000 through May 2003 for between $50 and $60.
Distributor
QVC Inc., of West Chester, Pa.

Cook's Essential Electric Toasters

CPSC product type: Toasters/Toaster Ovens

Recall contact information

Consumers who bought a toaster from QVC's television program or at QVC.com were sent a package by mail containing information on how to receive a refund. Any consumer who bought a toaster at a QVC outlet or retail store should return the toaster to the store where it was purchased to receive a full refund. Consumers who have not received the information package should call QVC at (800) 367- 9444 from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. ET, any day or visit the firm's Web site at www.qvc.com

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