Whirlpool · Recalled
CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of KitchenAid® Toasters
An interruption of power to the toaster can cause the heating elements to unexpectedly self-start and could ignite any flammable items left on top of the unit, posing a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 40,000
- Reports
- 3
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $250–$300
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled KitchenAid® ProLine® countertop toasters are painted die-cast metal or stainless steel and come in 2-slice or 4-slice models. The model and serial numbers, which are on labels affixed to the bottom of the toasters, include: 2 - Slice Models KPTT780PM KPTT780ER KPTT780BU KPTT780TG 4 - Slice Models KPTT890PM KPTT890ER KPTT890BU KPTT890TG Serial Numbers of the recalled products begin with the letters "WTP…" or "WTR…"
The file
- Sold at
- Various catalogs and specialty retailers nationwide, from August 2003 through January 2005, for between $250 and $300.
- Product type
- Toasters/Toaster Ovens
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich.
Incident log
Whirlpool has received three reports of incidents involving heating elements unexpectedly self-starting, including one case outside the U.S., in which items on top of a toaster caught on fire. There are no reports of personal injury or property damage.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the toaster and contact KitchenAid® to arrange for a free replacement. Consumers should not return the toaster to the retailer where it was purchased, as retailers are not prepared to take them back.
Consumers should call KitchenAid® at (800) 874-0608 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.KitchenAid.com/repair
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAR 24 2005; last revised SEP 26 2024.
