The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·95149·Announced 1995-07-25

Tefal Hi-speed Thick 'n' Thin Toaster Recall for Fire Hazard

Tefal is recalling 6,775 Hi-speed Thick 'n' Thin toasters because the heating unit may not turn off, posing a fire risk.

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 with reported property damage (kitchen damage) but no reported injuries, fitting the High severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Tefal Corporation is voluntarily recalling 6,775 Model 8781 Hi-Speed Toasters. The recall is due to a defect where the toaster's heating unit may fail to turn off, presenting a potential fire hazard. Tefal received 11 reports of the toaster overheating. In some instances, food items caught fire, and in one instance, a fire from the toaster caused damage to a kitchen.

The affected toasters are white plastic, measuring approximately 14 inches long, 6 inches high, and 4.5 inches wide. The words "TEFAL Hi-speed Thick 'n' Thin" appear on the side of the toaster, and a dial with six control settings is located in the bottom right-hand corner of the front. Various retailers sold these toasters nationwide from June 1994 to December 1994 for $29.99.

Consumers should disconnect the toaster and check the model number on the metal plate on the bottom. If the model number is 8781, consumers should contact Tefal at (800) 395-8325 to arrange for a replacement or refund. CPSC and Tefal are not aware of any injuries involving this product.

The recalled product

Product
Tefal Hi-speed Thick 'n' Thin high-speed toasters
Manufacturer
T-Fal
Category
Consumer Product — Small Appliances
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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