Bodum Recalls Toasters Due to Shock Hazard

Recalled July 17, 2019 · CPSC recall 19169 · Bodum

Hazard

The recalled toasters can leak electric current when operating at the maximum normal temperature, posing a shock hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 2,400 (In addition, about 1,480 in Canada)

Incidents / injuries

No injuries have been reported in the U.S. There were eight reports of consumers being shocked when touching the toaster in Canada.

Description

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.

What 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.

Contact

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.

Product

Bodum Bistro Toasters

Manufacturer(s)

EnTech Products Ltd., of Hong Kong, China

Imported by

Bodum USA Inc., New York, N.Y.

Retailers

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.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →