CPSC recall 08-522, announced December 11, 2007, covers Cook's Essential Electric Toasters (about 13,000 units). The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 5 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the toaster immediately, unplug it, and return it to QVC using the prepaid shipping labels that QVC will provide. Recall contact: go to www.qvc.com.
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Affected model numbers
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: CT200.
Which products are included?
This recall involves the "Cook's Essential" chrome two-slice electric toasters model CT200. Each toaster has "Cook's Essentials" and "Model: CT200" printed on a plate located on the underside of the toaster.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy 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
- Product type
- Toasters
- 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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