The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·19169·Announced 2019-07-17

Bodum Bistro Toasters Recalled for Electric Shock Hazard

Bodum is recalling Bistro Toasters because they can leak electric current at maximum temperature, posing a shock hazard. No U.S. injuries were reported, but eight shocks occurred in Canada.

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 risk-of-harm product (electric shock) where injury has not been reported in the U.S., fitting the 'High' severity criteria for products with potential for harm but no confirmed domestic injuries.

Plain-English summary

Bodum USA Inc. is recalling two models of the Bodum Bistro toaster in stainless steel: a two-slice model (SKU 10709-16-4) and a four-slice model (SKU 11840-16). The recall involves approximately 2,400 units sold in the United States and about 1,480 units in Canada. The toasters can leak electric current when operating at the maximum normal temperature, which poses a shock hazard to consumers.

No injuries have been reported in the United States. However, there were eight reports of consumers being shocked when touching the toaster in Canada. The products were sold at Crate & Barrel, home appliance stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com and other websites from September 2018 through June 2019 for between $24 and $44.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters. They can return the product to the store where it was purchased for a full refund or contact Bodum to receive a prepaid mailer to return the toaster for a full refund. The SKU number appears on the bottom of the toaster, and the word "Bodum" is embossed on the side.

The recalled product

Product
Bodum Bistro Toasters
Manufacturer
EnTech Products Ltd., of Hong Kong, China
Category
Consumer Product — Small Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
2,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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