Salton Inc. and QVC Recall Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 08001. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the toaster immediately, unplug it, and cut off the power cord where it enters the body of the toaster. Consumers who return the power cord in the prepaid envelope that will be provided will receive a full refund.
CPSC recall 08001 has the recall date 2 Oct 2007. The notice names the firm Salton. The recall has about 5,200 units. The median CPSC recall of 2007 has 14,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Toasters/Toaster Ovens.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | QVC has received information that ten toasters reportedly turned on spontaneously, including one incident of fire damage to kitchen cabinets and two incidents of toaster covers burned. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 5,200 |
| Description | This recall involves the "Cook's Essentials" four-slice wide slot electric toasters model CET 401. These toasters are made of stainless steel and measure 12 inches long, 13 inches wide and 8 inches high. Each toaster has "Cook's Essentials Classic Look Toaster, Model: CET401" printed on a plate located on the underside of the toaster. |
| Product | Cook's Essential Electric Toasters, About 5,200, Toasters/Toaster Ovens |
| Sold at | QVC through its television station, its Web page; its toll-free number, outlet, and its employee and Studio stores from January 2003 through June 2003 for between $63 and $69 plus about $8 for shipping and handling. Some recalled toasters may have been sold at various retailers. |
| Distributor | Salton Inc; QVC Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 5,200Median of 2007: 14,000
- CPSC recalls of 2007
- 452
- Recalls of 2007 with one of the same hazards
- 22%
- Recalls of 2007 in the category Toasters/Toaster Ovens
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Salton
- 4
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2008 | Salton Inc. Recalls Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard |
| 17 Mar 2004 | CPSC, Salton, Inc. Announce Recall of Timex Outdoor Appliance Timers |
| 10 Apr 1987 | Coffee/Expresso/Cappuccino Maker Recalled by Salton |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 08001The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 08001. https://recallregister.com/product/4000-salton-inc-and-qvc-recall-electric-toasters-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 08001 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
QVC has received information that ten toasters reportedly turned on spontaneously, including one incident of fire damage to kitchen cabinets and two incidents of toaster covers burned. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
QVC through its television station, its Web page; its toll-free number, outlet, and its employee and Studio stores from January 2003 through June 2003 for between $63 and $69 plus about $8 for shipping and handling. Some recalled toasters may have been sold at various retailers.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08001?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 5,200
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China