W.P. Appliances Inc. Recalls Wolfgang Puck Toaster Oven/Toasters

Recalled June 12, 2009 · CPSC recall 09746 · W.P. Appliances

Hazard

The toaster oven can remain "on" after the toast pops up, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

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.

Units

About 7,040

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received seven reports of the toaster remaining on after the toast popped up. No injuries have been reported.

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.

What to do

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 [email protected]

Product

Wolfgang Puck Toaster Oven/Toasters

Manufacturer(s)

Kingpower Electrical Appliances of China

Imported by

Frontgate of West Chester, Ohio · The Home Shopping Network (HSN) of St. Petersburg, Fla.

Retailers

Frontgate catalogs and HSN nationwide from March 2007 through March 2009 for about $100.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →