CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of KitchenAid® Toasters
Published: March 24, 2005Recall ID: 05142Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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…"
Affected Products
KitchenAid® ProLine® Toasters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
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| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Whirlpool-Announce-Recall-of-KitchenAid-Toasters- |
| Title | CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of KitchenAid® Toasters |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/29a843905b5c44778cdd7c25cf3857c1.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Toaster |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/c72b6a72fbd6476c833e9f3550153190.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Model Number and Serial Number Locations |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | KitchenAid® ProLine® Toasters |
| Products › Type | Toasters/Toaster Ovens |
| Products › Category I D | 2175 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 40,000 |
| Recall I D | 2904 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich. |
| Retailers › Name | Various catalogs and specialty retailers nationwide, from August 2003 through January 2005, for between $250 and $300. |
| Recall Date | 2005-03-24T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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…" |
| Recall Number | 05142 |
| Consumer Contact | 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-09-26T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |