Bodum Recalls Toasters Due to Shock Hazard:

Recall Date: July 17, 2019
Recall Number: 19-169

Recall Summary

Name of product:
Bodum Bistro Toasters

Hazard:
The recalled toasters can leak electric current when operating at the maximum normal temperature, posing a shock hazard to consumers.

Remedy:
Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund or contact Bodum to receive a prepaid mailer to return the toaster for a full refund.

Consumer Contact:
Bodum toll-free at 833-722-6386 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.bodum.com
and click on Product Advisories for more information.

Pictures available here:
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Bodum-Recalls-Toasters-Due-to-Shock-Hazard

Recall Details
Units:
About 2,400 (In addition, about 1,480 in Canada)

Description:
This recall involves two models of the Bodum Bistro toaster in stainless steel: (1) a two-slice model with SKU 10709-16-4 and (2) a four-slice model with SKU 11840-16. The SKU number appears on the bottom of the toaster. The word “Bodum” is embossed on the side of the products.

Incidents/Injuries:
No injuries have been reported in the U.S. There were eight reports of consumers being shocked when touching the toaster in Canada.

Sold At:
Crate & Barrel and home appliance stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other websites from September 2018 through June 2019 for between $24 and $44.

Manufacturer(s):
EnTech Products Ltd., of Hong Kong, China

Importer(s):
Bodum USA Inc., New York, N.Y.

Manufactured In:
China