Toaster Oven/Broilers Recalled by Haier America Due to Burn or Electrical Shock Hazard

Recalled April 23, 2009 · CPSC recall 09199 · Toaster

Hazard

Electrical connections in the toaster oven/broilers can become loose, posing electrical shock and burn hazards.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toaster oven/broilers and contact Haier America to receive a free replacement toaster oven/broiler.

Units

About 106,000

Incidents / injuries

Haier America has received two reports of minor burns and one report of a minor electrical shock to consumers, and one report of minor property damage.

Description

This recall involves toaster oven/broilers with model number RTO1400SS. The units are stainless steel and black plastic. "Haier" is printed on the front and the model number is printed on a label on the back of the toaster oven/broilers.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toaster oven/broilers and contact Haier America to receive a free replacement toaster oven/broiler.

Contact

For additional information, contact Haier America at (877) 337-3639 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.haieramerica.com

Product

Toaster Oven/Broilers

Manufacturer(s)

Lun Dar Electric Ind. Ltd., of Taiwan

Imported by

Haier America Trading L.L.C., of New York, N.Y.

Retailers

Mass merchandisers and specialty retailers nationwide from September 2006 through January 2009 for approximately $20 to $40.

Made in

China

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