Viking Range Professional Four-Slice Slot Electric Toasters

Description: Viking Range Corp. Recalls Toasters Due to Shock Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 6, 2009 Release #09-081 Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 267-4460 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Viking Range Corp. Recalls Toasters Due to 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Four-Slice Electric Toasters Units: About 10,000 Distributor: Viking Range Corp., of Greenwood, Miss. Hazard: Wiring inside the toaster can become loose and contact the toaster body, posing a shock hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Viking has received five reports from consumers who experienced minor shock when touching the outside of the toaster. Description: The recall involves Viking Professional Four-Slot Toasters, model numbers VT400WH, VT400BK, VT400GG, VT400SG, VT400BR and VT400CB. The toaster has a label on its underside that states in part, “Viking, UL Listed 73D3, Viking Range Corporation, Model VT400 Series”. Sold at: Culinary products retailers, online dealers, and Viking’s web site from April 2005 through November 2008 for about $300. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using the toaster immediately and unplug it, and contact Viking to obtain a free replacement toaster. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Viking toll-free at (888) 267-4460 Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central time, and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Central time, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.vikingrange.com [Learn More]