Wolfgang Puck Oven/Toasters Recalled

For safety reasons Wolfgang Puck Toaster Oven was recalled by CPSC. Please stop using this product soon after reading this notice.

Name of Product: Wolfgang Puck Toaster Oven/Toasters

Units: About 1,500

Importer: Frontgate of West Chester, Ohio

Manufacturer: Kingpower Electrical Appliances of China

Hazard: There is a fire hazard associated with this product as the toaster oven can remain “on” after the toast pops up.

Incidents: The firm has received three reports of the toaster remaining on after the toast popped up. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recalled toasters have model number WPTOT010 and date code 3608 or 3908 on an Underwriters Laboratories (UL) label, which is affixed to the back of the unit. The black and silver toasters have “Wolfgang Puck” stamped on the lower front right corner. They feature a silver handle on the oven door, three black knobs for controlling cooking, and a black push-down lever for toasting. Two slots for toasting bread and similar products are located on the top of the toaster. Toasters with model number BTOT0010 or WPTOT010 and date codes 0207, 0407, 0607, 0807, 4508, or 0309 are not included in this recall.

Sold by: Frontgate catalogs nationwide from November 2008 through March 2009 for about $100.

(Source: News from CPSC)