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Viking Range Corp. Recalls Toasters Due to Shock Hazard

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Name of Product:
Four-Slice Electric Toasters
Hazard:

Wiring inside the toaster can become loose and contact the toaster body, posing a shock hazard to consumers.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
January 06, 2009
Units:

About 10,000

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.

Recall Details

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".

Remedy:

Consumers should stop using the toaster immediately and unplug it and contact Viking to obtain a free replacement toaster.

Incidents/Injuries:

Viking has received five reports from consumers who experienced minor shock when touching the outside of the toaster.

Sold At:
Culinary products retailers, online dealers, and Viking's web site from April 2005 through November 2008 for about $300.
Distributor(s):
Viking Range Corp., of Greenwood, Miss.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
09-081

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