Toastmaster Toasters Recalled Due To Fire, Burn, And Shock Hazards

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Toastmaster Inc. are renewing a recall warning for Toastmaster Model D126T electric toasters. This second notice was issued because only seven percent of the potentially 8,857 hazardous toasters had been returned following the initial recall notice issued a year prior.

The affected toasters feature a chrome case with a black-and-silver nameplate and were manufactured in April, May, and June of 1989. They were sold nationwide for between $30 and $35 each. A defective switch in some units may allow the heating elements to continue operating after the toasting cycle, creating potential fire, contact burn, or severe electric shock hazards. No injuries or fires have been reported to date as a result of this switch failure.

Consumers should check the crumb tray at the bottom of the toaster for the D126T model number and a five-letter and digit date code ranging from EL101 through EL158. If the toaster matches these criteria, consumers should unplug the appliance and contact Toastmaster for instructions on returning the unit for a new toaster. No other Toastmaster toasters or products are involved in this recall.

The recalled product

Product

Toastmaster Toasters

Manufacturer

Toastmaster

Category

Consumer Product — Small Kitchen Appliances

Hazard

• fire
• burn-injury
• electric-shock

Distribution

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