CPSCGeneral Alert
QVC Recalls Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard
Published: December 11, 2007Recall ID: 08522Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Cook's Essential Electric Toasters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/QVC-Recalls-Electric-Toasters-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | QVC Recalls Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/8c99e407fcc74f3497eba0511af5a00d.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Electric Toaster |
| Hazards › Name | The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Cook's Essential Electric Toasters |
| Products › Type | Toasters/Toaster Ovens |
| Products › Category I D | 2175 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 13,000 |
| Recall I D | 4544 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2007-12-11T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Distributors › Name | QVC Inc., of West Chester, Pa. |
| Recall Number | 08522 |
| Consumer Contact | 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |