Viking Range Corp. Recalls Toasters Due to Shock Hazard

Recalled January 6, 2009 · CPSC recall 09081 · Viking Range

Hazard

Wiring inside the toaster can become loose and contact the toaster body, posing a shock hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the toaster immediately and unplug it, and contact Viking to obtain a free replacement toaster.

Units

About 10,000

Incidents / injuries

Viking has received five reports from consumers who experienced minor shock when touching the outside of the toaster.

Description

The recall involves Viking Professional Four-Slot Toasters, model numbers VT400WH, VT400BK, VT400GG, VT400SG, VT400BR and VT400CB. The toaster has a label on its underside that states in part, "Viking, UL Listed 73D3, Viking Range Corporation, Model VT400 Series".

What to do

Consumers should stop using the toaster immediately and unplug it, and contact Viking to obtain a free replacement toaster.

Contact

For additional information, contact Viking toll-free at (888) 267-4460 Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central time, and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Central time, or visit the firm's Web site at www.vikingrange.com

Product

Four-Slice Slot Electric Toasters

Distributed by

Viking Range Corp., of Greenwood, Miss.

Retailers

Culinary products retailers, online dealers, and Viking's web site from April 2005 through November 2008 for about $300.

Made in

China

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