Wolfgang Puck Toaster Oven/Toasters Recalled

W.P. Appliances Inc. Recalls Wolfgang Puck Toaster Oven/Toasters

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Wolfgang Puck Toaster Oven/Toasters

Units: About 7,040

Importer: Frontgate of West Chester, Ohio and The Home Shopping Network (HSN) of St. Petersburg, Fla.

Manufacturer: Kingpower Electrical Appliances of China

Hazard: The toaster oven can remain “on” after the toast pops up, posing a fire hazard.

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

Description: The recalled toasters have model #WPTOT010 with date codes 3608, 3908, 0407, 0607, or 0807 or model # BTOT0010 with date code 0207. The model numbers and date codes are located on an Underwriters Laboratories (UL) label, which is affixed to the back of the unit. The black and stainless steel toasters have “Wolfgang Puck” or “Wolfgang Puck Bistro Collection” stamped on the lower front right corner. They feature a stainless steel 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.

Sold by: Frontgate catalogs and HSN nationwide from March 2007 through March 2009 for about $100.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled toaster/toaster ovens immediately and contact W.P. Appliances for instructions on returning the toaster/toaster ovens for a full refund. All known purchasers have been notified directly by mail.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact W.P. Appliances toll-free at (866) 510-9670 between 8:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., or e-mail the firm at ovenrec@wphousewares.com

Hampton Bay Dehumidifiers Recalled

Legal News for Georgia Product Liability Lawyers. 18 dehumidifiers reportedly caught fire, CPSC and Home depot announced voluntary recall.

CPSC announced recall of dehumidifiers due to fire hazard.

Atlanta, GA—Home Depot has participated in the voluntary recall of Hampton Bay Humidifiers due to the fire and burn hazards they pose on Thursday December 17, 2009, as reported by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) http://www.cpsc.gov/. Approximately 2,000 of these appliances, which remove humidity from the air, have been recalled. They are described by the CPSC as a beige apparatus with four wheels that measures 21 inches high, 12 ½ inches wide and 17 ½ inches long. The model number for the dehumidifier being recalled is HB-50, which is allegedly printed on the back interior panel of the device. The company name, “Hampton Bay”, is printed on the front panel. These dehumidifiers were being sold at Home Depot locations from November 2000 to May 2007 for $120 to $150.

It was reported that if a particular interior component failed, it could allegedly cause the dehumidifier to overheat. This could inevitably create a fire and/or burn hazard for the consumer. According to the CPSC notification of this specific recall, allegedly 18 consumers reported that their dehumidifiers caught on fire. Another consumer also reportedly acquired a burn injury on his arm after coming into direct contact with the appliance.

Consumers have been advised to return these Hampton Bay Dehumidifiers to Home Depot in exchange for a gift card with the full amount of money paid for the product.