Toaster Oven/Broilers Recalled by Haier America Due to Burn or Electrical Shock Hazard

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation

with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following

consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately

unless otherwise instructed.

 

Name of Product: Toaster Oven/Broilers

 

Units: About 106,000

 

Importer: Haier America Trading L.L.C., of New York, N.Y.

 

Manufacturer: Lun Dar Electric Ind. Ltd., of Taiwan

 

Hazard: Electrical connections in the toaster oven/broilers can become loose,

posing electrical shock and burn hazards.

 

Incidents/Injuries: Haier America has received two reports of minor burns and

one report of a minor electrical shock to consumers, and one report of minor

property damage.

 

Description: This recall involves toaster oven/broilers with model number

RTO1400SS. The units are stainless steel and black plastic. "Haier" is printed

on the front and the model number is printed on a label on the back of the

toaster oven/broilers.

 

Sold at: Mass merchandisers and specialty retailers nationwide from September

2006 through January 2009 for approximately $20 to $40.

 

Manufactured in: China

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toaster

oven/broilers and contact Haier America to receive a free replacement toaster

oven/broiler.

 

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Haier America at (866)

927-4810 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.haieramerica.com