Urgent Safety Alert: Over 1.2 Million Oster French Door Toaster Ovens Recalled Due to Severe Burn and Fire Hazard

A major safety alert has swept through kitchens across the nation, as Sunbeam Products, the parent company of the popular Oster brand, has announced a massive recall impacting more than 1.2 million Oster French Door Toaster Ovens. This urgent action comes after alarming reports detailing incidents where the appliance's French doors can open unexpectedly, creating a significant burn and fire hazard for unsuspecting users.

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Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has highlighted the severity of the issue, which centers on the toaster oven's unique French door design. While convenient, the mechanism in the recalled units has shown a propensity for failure, leading to doors unlatching without warning during or after use.

This sudden malfunction can expose users to extreme heat or even cause items to ignite if they fall out or come into contact with flammable materials near the hot appliance.

Specifically, the recall targets Oster French Door Toaster Ovens with model numbers TSSTTVFDDG and TSSTTVFDDB. These units were manufactured between January 2019 and September 2022.

Consumers can typically find the model number and date code (which appears as a four-digit number representing the week and year of manufacture, e.g., 0119 for the first week of 2019) on a label located on the back of the toaster oven.

These potentially dangerous appliances were widely available at major retailers including Walmart, Target, Kohl’s, and other department stores, both in-store and online, from August 2019 through January 2024.

They retailed for approximately $75 to $160, making them a common household item. The CPSC reports that Sunbeam has received at least 32 incidents of the doors opening unexpectedly, including multiple reports of minor burns and property damage, underscoring the serious nature of this defect.

For those who own one of these affected Oster French Door Toaster Ovens, immediate action is crucial.

Stop using the appliance without delay. Sunbeam Products, Inc. is offering a full refund or a free replacement for all recalled units. To participate in the recall and ensure your household's safety, consumers should contact Sunbeam Products for instructions on how to return the product and receive their remedy.

Consumers can reach Sunbeam Products toll-free at 800-334-0759 from 9 a.m.

to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit their website at www.osterrecall.com. This recall serves as a critical reminder for all consumers to regularly check for product safety alerts and act swiftly to address any potential hazards in their homes.

Your safety is paramount, and addressing this recall promptly can prevent serious injury or damage.