Recalls / 2005-03-24

CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of KitchenAid® Toasters

05142 · Recalled 2005-03-24 · CPSC page

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…"

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

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.

Remedy

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
KitchenAid® ProLine® Toasters		About 40,000

Parties

Importer: Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich.
Made in: China
Sold at: Various catalogs, specialty retailers nationwide, from August 2003 through January 2005, for, $300.

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

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Model Number and Serial Number Locations

Source: CPSC recall 05142. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.