Bodum · Recalled
Bodum Recalls Toasters Due to Shock Hazard
The recalled toasters can leak electric current when operating at the maximum normal temperature, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 2,400 (In addition, about 1,480 in Canada)
- Reports
- 8
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $24–$44
- Remedy
- Refund
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
This recall involves two models of the Bodum Bistro toaster in stainless steel: (1) a two-slice model with SKU 10709-16-4 and (2) a four-slice model with SKU 11840-16. The SKU number appears on the bottom of the toaster. The word "Bodum" is embossed on the side of the products.
The file
- Sold at
- Crate & Barrel and home appliance stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other websites from September 2018 through June 2019 for between $24 and $44.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Bodum USA Inc., New York, N.Y., EnTech Products Ltd., of Hong Kong, China
Incident log
No injuries have been reported in the U.S. There were eight reports of consumers being shocked when touching the toaster in Canada.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund or contact Bodum to receive a prepaid mailer to return the toaster for a full refund.
Bodum toll-free at 833-722-6386 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.bodum.com and click on Product Advisories for more information.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
