CPSCGeneral Alert
Viking Range Corp. Recalls Toasters Due to Shock Hazard
Published: January 6, 2009Recall ID: 09081Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Wiring inside the toaster can become loose and contact the toaster body, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves Viking Professional Four-Slot Toasters, model numbers VT400WH, VT400BK, VT400GG, VT400SG, VT400BR and VT400CB. The toaster has a label on its underside that states in part, "Viking, UL Listed 73D3, Viking Range Corporation, Model VT400 Series".
Affected Products
Four-Slice Slot Electric Toasters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Viking-Range-Corp-Recalls-Toasters-Due-to-Shock-Hazard |
| Title | Viking Range Corp. Recalls Toasters Due to Shock Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/593dddd30ae84d1f9292a4afa4e2bdfc.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Toaster |
| Hazards › Name | Wiring inside the toaster can become loose and contact the toaster body, posing a shock hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Viking has received five reports from consumers who experienced minor shock when touching the outside of the toaster. |
| Products › Name | Four-Slice Slot Electric Toasters |
| Products › Type | Toasters/Toaster Ovens |
| Products › Category I D | 2175 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 10,000 |
| Recall I D | 5035 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the toaster immediately and unplug it, and contact Viking to obtain a free replacement toaster. |
| Retailers › Name | Culinary products retailers, online dealers, and Viking's web site from April 2005 through November 2008 for about $300. |
| Recall Date | 2009-01-06T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves Viking Professional Four-Slot Toasters, model numbers VT400WH, VT400BK, VT400GG, VT400SG, VT400BR and VT400CB. The toaster has a label on its underside that states in part, "Viking, UL Listed 73D3, Viking Range Corporation, Model VT400 Series". |
| Distributors › Name | Viking Range Corp., of Greenwood, Miss. |
| Recall Number | 09081 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Viking toll-free at (888) 267-4460 Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central time, and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Central time, or visit the firm's Web site at www.vikingrange.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |