Tefal Hi-speed Thick 'n' Thin high-speed toasters
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
TEFAL Corporation is recalling 6,775 Model 8781 Hi-Speed Toasters due to a defect that may prevent the heating unit from turning off, creating a fire hazard. The white plastic toasters were sold nationwide from June 1994 to December 1994 for $29.99. TEFAL received 11 reports of toasters overheating, with some incidents involving food catching fire and one instance where a toaster fire damaged a kitchen. The Model 8781 measures approximately 14 inches long, 6 inches high, and 4.5 inches wide, with the words "TEFAL Hi-speed Thick 'n' Thin" on the side and a six-setting control dial on the bottom right of the front.
Consumers who own this toaster should disconnect it and check the model number on the metal plate on the bottom. If the model is 8781, consumers should contact TEFAL at (800) 395-8325 to arrange for a replacement or refund. CPSC and TEFAL report no known injuries from this product.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
July 25, 1995 Release # 95-149 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, TEFAL Corporation of Pine Brook, N.J., is voluntarily recalling 6,775 Model 8781 Hi-Speed Toasters. The toaster's heating unit may not turn off, presenting a potential fire hazard.TEFAL received 11 reports of the toaster overheating. In some instances, food items caught fire; and in one instance, a fire from the toaster caused damage to a kitchen. The white plastic toasters measure approximately 14 inches long, 6 inches high, and 4.5 inches wide. The words "TEFAL Hi-speed Thick 'n' Thin" appear on the side of the toaster. A dial with six control settings is located in the bottom right hand corner of the front of the toaster.Various retailers sold the toasters nationwide from June 1994 to December 1994 for $29.99.Consumers who own a toaster manufactured by TEFAL should disconnect it and check the model number located on a metal plate on the bottom of the toaster. Consumers who have a Model 8781 toaster should contact TEFAL at (800) 395-8325 to arrange for a replacement or refund. CPSC and TEFAL are not aware of injuries involving this product. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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