Salton Inc. and QVC Recall Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard

The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #: 08001
Affected scope: About 5,200

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Salton Inc., of Lake Forest, Ill. recalled This recall involves the "Cook's Essentials" four-slice wide slot electric toasters model….

Salton Inc. and QVC Recall Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Salton Inc., of Lake Forest, Ill. in October 2, 2007. Reason: The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the toaster immediately, unplug it, and cut off the power cor…. Verify recall #08001 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Salton Inc., of Lake Forest, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard..

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agency class: October 2, 2007
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08001 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall involves the "Cook's Essentials" four-slice wide slot electric toasters model CET 401. These toasters are made of stainless steel and measure 12 inches long, 13 inches wide and 8 inches high. Each toaster has "Cook's Essentials Classic Look Toaster, Model: CET401" printed on a plate located on the underside of the toaster.

Reason for recall

The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the toaster immediately, unplug it, and cut off the power cord where it enters the body of the toaster. Consumers who return the power cord in the prepaid envelope that will be provided will receive a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	08001
Date reported	October 2, 2007
Date initiated	October 2, 2007
Recalling firm	Salton Inc., of Lake Forest, Ill.
Affected scope	About 5,200
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using the toaster immediately, unplug it, and cut off the power cord where it enters the body of the toaste…

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The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard.

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This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 2, 2007. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 08001.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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