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
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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
- Hazard
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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