# CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of KitchenAid® Toasters
> **CPSC recall** · 2005-03-24 · 05142 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 05142
- **Date:** 2005-03-24
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

KitchenAid® ProLine® Toasters

## Hazards

An interruption of power to the toaster can cause the heating elements to unexpectedly self-start and could ignite any flammable items left on top of the unit, posing a fire hazard.

## Retailer(s)

Various catalogs and specialty retailers nationwide, from August 2003 through January 2005, for between $250 and $300.

## Importer(s)

Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich.

## Country of manufacture

China

## Description

The recalled KitchenAid® ProLine® countertop toasters are painted die-cast metal or stainless steel and come in 2-slice or 4-slice models. The model and serial numbers, which are on labels affixed to the bottom of the toasters, include: 2 - Slice Models KPTT780PM KPTT780ER KPTT780BU KPTT780TG 4 - Slice Models KPTT890PM KPTT890ER KPTT890BU KPTT890TG Serial Numbers of the recalled products begin with the letters "WTP…" or "WTR…"

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Whirlpool-Announce-Recall-of-KitchenAid-Toasters-)
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