Recall #00-142 · Published July 11, 2000

Welbilt toaster ovens

CPSC, Appliance Co. of America Announce Recall of Toaster Ovens

CPSC published a recall notice for Welbilt toaster ovens from Welbilt on July 11, 2000. CPSC identifies this hazard: The ovens' heating elements can break, causing the glass door to shatter. The toasters could short circuit, causing electrical shocks and fires. The official remedy states: Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.

Recalled Welbilt toaster oven
Recalled Welbilt toaster oven
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Affected model numbers

TR660
Additional identifying details

These Welbilt toaster ovens with rotisserie and griddle have model number TR660 on the back of the oven.

Why it was recalled

The ovens' heating elements can break, causing the glass door to shatter. The toasters could short circuit, causing electrical shocks and fires.

Incidents and injuries

Appliance Co. of America has received 14 reports of heating elements breaking. In one incident, the glass door broke, and in another, a countertop was scorched. No injuries have been reported.

Official remedy

Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.

Product and sales details

Brand
Welbilt
Manufacturer
Appliance Co. of America, of Great Neck, N.Y.
Recall number
00-142
Units
About 7,000
Sold at / sales period
Club, discount and department stores, and mail order catalogs sold the toaster ovens nationwide, from January 2000 through May 2000, for about $100.

Welbilt toaster ovens

CPSC product type: Toasters/Toaster Ovens

Recall contact information

The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

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