CPSC recall · Reported December 11, 2007
QVC Recalls 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.
Qvc Inc., of West Chester, Pa. recalled This recall involves the "Cook's Essential" chrome two-slice electric toasters model CT20….
QVC Recalls Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Qvc Inc., of West Chester, Pa. in December 11, 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 return it to QVC usin…. Verify recall #08522 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Qvc Inc., of West Chester, Pa. 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..
- None
- agency class
- December 11, 2007
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08522 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.
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Product description
This recall involves the "Cook's Essential" chrome two-slice electric toasters model CT200. Each toaster has "Cook's Essentials" and "Model: CT200" 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 return it to QVC using the prepaid shipping labels that QVC will provide. Consumers who return their toasters will receive a full refund of the purchase price, plus shipping and handling.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08522 |
| Date reported | December 11, 2007 |
| Date initiated | December 11, 2007 |
| Recalling firm | Qvc Inc., of West Chester, Pa. |
| Affected scope | About 13,000 |
| 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 return it to QVC using the prepaid shipping labels that QVC w…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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