Bodum Recalls Toasters Due to Shock Hazard
Recalled 2019-07-17. Electric shock hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 2,400Units
2019-07-17Recall date
None reportedInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves two models of the Bodum Bistro toaster in stainless steel: (1) a two-slice model with SKU 10709-16-4 and (2) a four-slice model with SKU 11840-16. The SKU number appears on the bottom of the toaster. The word "Bodum" is embossed on the side of the products.
- The hazard
- The recalled toasters can leak electric current when operating at the maximum normal temperature, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
- Injuries
- No injuries have been reported in the U.S. There were eight reports of consumers being shocked when touching the toaster in Canada.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund or contact Bodum to receive a prepaid mailer to return the toaster for a full refund.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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