WASHINGTON, July 11, 2000 -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Appliance Co. of America is
recalling about 7,000 Welbilt toaster ovens. The ovens' heating elements
can break, causing the glass door to shatter. The toasters could short
circuit, causing electrical shocks and fires.
Appliance Co. 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.
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.
Club, discount and department stores, and mail order catalogs sold
the toaster ovens nationwide from January 2000 through May 2000 for
about $100.
Consumers should stop using these toaster ovens immediately and
call the Appliance Co. of America for a free replacement toaster oven or
a refund. Call the Appliance Co. of America at (800) 872-1656 between 8
a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Welbilt Toaster Ovens Recalled
Appliance Co. recalled Welbilt toaster ovens. Heating elements can break, causing the glass door to shatter. Toasters could short circuit, causing electric...