The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09746·Announced 2009-06-12

Wolfgang Puck Toaster Ovens Recalled for Fire Hazard

W.P. Appliances is recalling Wolfgang Puck toaster ovens because they may remain on after toasting, posing a fire risk. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

W.P. Appliances Inc. is recalling approximately 7,040 Wolfgang Puck Toaster Ovens and Toasters due to a fire hazard. The recalled units may remain "on" after the toast pops up. The firm has received seven reports of this malfunction, but no injuries have been reported.

The affected products are model #WPTOT010 with date codes 3608, 3908, 0407, 0607, or 0807, or model #BTOT0010 with date code 0207. These model numbers and date codes are located on the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) label on the back of the unit. The toasters are black and stainless steel, feature "Wolfgang Puck" or "Wolfgang Puck Bistro Collection" branding, and were manufactured by Kingpower Electrical Appliances of China.

The products were sold nationwide through Frontgate catalogs and The Home Shopping Network (HSN) from March 2007 through March 2009 for about $100. Consumers should stop using the recalled toaster ovens immediately and contact W.P. Appliances for instructions on returning the product for a full refund. All known purchasers have been notified directly by mail.

The recalled product

Product
Wolfgang Puck Toaster Oven/Toasters
Manufacturer
Kingpower Electrical Appliances of China
Category
Consumer Product — Small Kitchen Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
7,040

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same hazard · fire

See all →