Salton Inc. and QVC Recall Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4000.
This recall involves the "Cook's Essentials" four-slice wide slot electric toasters model CET 401. These toasters are made of stainless steel and measure 12 inches long, 13 inches wide and 8 inches high. Each toaster has "Cook's Essentials Classic Look Toaster, Model: CET401" printed on a plate located on the underside of the toaster.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4000.
Consumers should stop using the toaster immediately, unplug it, and cut off the power cord where it enters the body of the toaster. Consumers who return the power cord in the prepaid envelope that will be provided will receive a full refund.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Qvc Through Its Television Station, Its Web Page; Its Toll-free Number, Outlet, And Its Employee And Studio Stores From January 2003 Through June 2003 For Between $63 And $69 Plus About $8 For Shipping And Handling. Some Recalled Toasters May Have Been Sold At Various Retailers. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4000.
Consumers who bought a toaster from a QVC television program or at QVC.com were sent a package by mail containing information on how to receive a refund. Consumers who have not received the information packet should call QVC at (800) 367-9444, from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. ET, seven days a week or visit QVC's Web site at www.qvc.com. Consumers who bought a toaster at a QVC outlet or retail store should return the toaster at the store where it was purchased to receive a full refund. For all non-QVC purchases, contact Salton at (800) 233-9054 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.esalton.com
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Qvc Through Its Television Station, Its Web Page; Its Toll-free Number, Outlet, And Its Employee And Studio Stores From January 2003 Through June 2003 For Between $63 And $69 Plus About $8 For Shipping And Handling. Some Recalled Toasters May Have Been Sold At Various Retailers. Recall FAQ
Qvc Through Its Television Station, Its Web Page; Its Toll-free Number, Outlet, And Its Employee And Studio Stores From January 2003 Through June 2003 For Between $63 And $69 Plus About $8 For Shipping And Handling. Some Recalled Toasters May Have Been Sold At Various Retailers. is the subject of an appliances recall: Salton Inc. and QVC Recall Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard. The notice was published on October 2, 2007 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 5,200 units are potentially affected.