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

Date: 2000-07-11
Brand: Appliance Co. of America, of Great Neck, N.Y.
Category: Consumer Product
Units Affected: 7,000
CPSC, Appliance Co. of America Announce Recall of Toaster Ovens - image 1

Description

These Welbilt toaster ovens with rotisserie and griddle have model number TR660 on the back of the oven. The oven is white and black about 17 inches wide and 12 inches high, and has a glass door. Three knobs on the right side of the oven control the temperature; function, such as broil, rotisserie, toast and bake; and length of time. "WELBILT® Toaster Oven With Rotisserie & Griddle" is written on the oven's lower-right front.

Hazard

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

Reported Incidents

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.

Remedy

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

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