Whirlpool Recall of KitchenAid® Toasters
KitchenAid® ProLine® Toasters
Date of Recall
2005-03-24CPSC Release Number
05-142Manufactured In
China.Units
About 40,000Importer
Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich.Sold By
Various catalogs and specialty retailers nationwide from August 2003 through January 2005 for between $250 and $300.Problem/Hazard
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.Injuries/Incidents
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.Description
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 | 4 – Slice Models | ||
| KPTT780PM | KPTT780ER | KPTT890PM | KPTT890ER |
| KPTT780BU | KPTT780TG | KPTT890BU | KPTT890TG |
| Serial Numbers of the recalled products begin with the letters "WTP…" or "WTR…" | |||
Remedy
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.Consumer Contact
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 Comments
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