KitchenAid® ProLine® Toasters
CPSC Recall #05-142 — March 23, 2005
Product
KitchenAid® ProLine® Toasters
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 Models4 - Slice ModelsKPTT780PMKPTT780ERKPTT890PMKPTT890ERKPTT780BUKPTT780TGKPTT890BUKPTT890TGSerial Numbers of the recalled products begin with the letters "WTP." or "WTR."
Hazard
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.
Incidents / 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.
Units Affected
About 40,000
Sold At
Various catalogs and specialty retailers nationwide from August 2003 through January 2005 for between $250 and $300.
Manufactured In
China