CPSCGeneral Alert
W.P. Appliances Inc. Recalls Wolfgang Puck Toaster Oven/Toasters
Published: June 12, 2009Recall ID: 09746Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The toaster oven can remain "on" after the toast pops up, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled toasters have model #WPTOT010 with date codes 3608, 3908, 0407, 0607, or 0807 or model # BTOT0010 with date code 0207. The model numbers and date codes are located on an Underwriters Laboratories (UL) label, which is affixed to the back of the unit. The black and stainless steel toasters have "Wolfgang Puck" or "Wolfgang Puck Bistro Collection" stamped on the lower front right corner. They feature a stainless steel handle on the oven door, three black knobs for controlling cooking, and a black push-down lever for toasting. Two slots for toasting bread and similar products are located on the top of the toaster.
Affected Products
Wolfgang Puck Toaster Oven/Toasters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/WP-Appliances-Inc-Recalls-Wolfgang-Puck-Toaster-OvenToasters- |
| Title | W.P. Appliances Inc. Recalls Wolfgang Puck Toaster Oven/Toasters |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/5db61f185a0148eea8e925bdb9cf9d92.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled toaster oven |
| Hazards › Name | The toaster oven can remain "on" after the toast pops up, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received seven reports of the toaster remaining on after the toast popped up. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Wolfgang Puck Toaster Oven/Toasters |
| Products › Type | Toasters/Toaster Ovens |
| Products › Category I D | 2175 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 7,040 |
| Recall I D | 6051 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled toaster/toaster ovens immediately and contact W.P. Appliances for instructions on returning the toaster/toaster ovens for a full refund. All known purchasers have been notified directly by mail. |
| Importers › 1 › Name | Frontgate of West Chester, Ohio |
| Importers › 2 › Name | The Home Shopping Network (HSN) of St. Petersburg, Fla. |
| Retailers › Name | Frontgate catalogs and HSN nationwide from March 2007 through March 2009 for about $100. |
| Recall Date | 2009-06-12T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled toasters have model #WPTOT010 with date codes 3608, 3908, 0407, 0607, or 0807 or model # BTOT0010 with date code 0207. The model numbers and date codes are located on an Underwriters Laboratories (UL) label, which is affixed to the back of the unit. The black and stainless steel toasters have "Wolfgang Puck" or "Wolfgang Puck Bistro Collection" stamped on the lower front right corner. They feature a stainless steel handle on the oven door, three black knobs for controlling cooking, and a black push-down lever for toasting. Two slots for toasting bread and similar products are located on the top of the toaster. |
| Recall Number | 09746 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Kingpower Electrical Appliances of China |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact W.P. Appliances toll-free at (866) 510-9670 between 8:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., or e-mail the firm at ovenrec@wphousewares.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |