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Farberware countertop and toaster ovens

6 reports to CPSC, the latest made Jan 22, 2019. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

  • 6reports to CPSC
  • Jan 22, 2019the latest report was made
  • Jul 15, 2011the earliest
  • 5with the company’s comments
Brand
Farberware
Makers
Walmart Stores Inc. and Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDSMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product
Countertop and toaster ovensElectric, including broilersCPSC’s product type: Electric Counter-top Ovens, Broilers or Toaster Ovens (code 216), in Kitchen: Appliances

By month

1 report from February 2018 to January 2019; the most in January 2019, 1. 5 earlier reports, since July 2011, are in the table.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
January 20191
August 20171
October 20161
April 20161
September 20151
July 20111

How badly anyone was hurt

  • First aid 1 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  • Hurt, no treatment 1 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  • No one hurt 4 CPSC: Incident, No Injury

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

Source:

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

  1. No one hurt

    Made Jan 22, 2019, sent to the company Feb 27, 2019, published by CPSC Mar 14, 2019

    The product, in the report: Toaster oven.

    Farberware toaster oven, model number 510915.

    Item will beep and turn on when no one is within 20 feet of the item.

    I tried cleaning the buttons to make sure they were clean, no help.

    I unplugged the unit but even after 3-4 days unplugged, it continues to self start.

    I called the assist number. They advised throwing the unit away.

    Model
    510915
    Bought from
    Walmart
    Bought
    Jan 19, 2016
    Where
    Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Farberware, made or sold by Walmart Stores Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  2. First aid

    Made Aug 21, 2017, sent to the company Jan 17, 2018, published by CPSC Feb 1, 2018

    The product, in the report: Toaster oven.

    I was moving the toaster oven from the counter to the area near the stove. I attempted to swivel the toaster oven slightly to plug it in and a very sharp piece of sheet metal sliced into two of my fingers. One of the slices was sufficient to cause extensive bleeding. I think this is a failure by the company to properly dress the edges of the sheet metal during the manufacturing process and represents a significant hazard to fingers.

    Model
    103738
    UPC
    681131037389
    Serial number
    none
    Bought from
    WalMart
    Bought
    Apr 8, 2014, about then
    Where
    Lutz, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 72, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Farberware, made or sold by Walmart Stores Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  3. No one hurt

    Made Oct 14, 2016, sent to the company Nov 8, 2016, published by CPSC Nov 23, 2016

    The product, in the report: convection toaster oven

    (10/14/2016) The consumer turned the unit to toast and flames come from inside of the unit. The flames shot up and wrapped around the top of the unit. The consumer pulled the plug and the flames went out.

    The consumer stated that he had electrical issues before with the same model, different unit.

    (10/14/2016) The consumer contacted Walmart to advise them of the incident. He was advised that there was nothing that could be done. The consumer asked for a manager and was transferred to a supervisor who advised him that unfortunately, he was powerless to do anything. The consumer was advised that the unit was purchased too long ago.

    Model
    103738
    Bought from
    Walmart, Florida
    Bought
    Dec 20, 2014
    Where
    Brooksville, Florida: Unspecified
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Farberware, made or sold by Walmart Stores Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  4. No one hurt

    Made Apr 11, 2016, sent to the company Apr 20, 2016, published by CPSC May 4, 2016

    The product, in the report: Walmart farberware toaster oven with convection and rotisserie model number 103738 manufacture date 40th week 2013 purchased May 2014

    Walmart Faberware toaster oven with convection and rotisserie model # 10373 manufacture date 40th week 2013 purchase date May 2014 Used the timer feature on oven to cook dinner. When timer sounded I removed the food and ate dinner. After dinner while doing dishes notice the oven was still on. The knob had moved past the off positional the on position. I moved the knob to the Timer position. While putting the dishes away noticed the oven was on. The knob had moved past the off position and back to on again. I unplug the oven and move the knob to the off position once again. Later I checked the oven and it seems that the timer does not stop at the off position but moves pass it to the continuously on position. No injury or fire at this time and have since stopped using it. I feel that this could be a potential fire hazard. For of the oven was to turn on unbeknownst to someone and stay on it could cause an accidental fire.

    Model
    103738
    UPC
    681131037389
    Bought from
    Walmart, California
    Bought
    Apr 5, 2014, about then
    Where
    Santa Rosa, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Farberware, made or sold by Walmart Stores Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  5. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Sep 2, 2015, sent to the company Oct 8, 2015, published by CPSC Oct 23, 2015

    The product, in the report: toaster oven

    (08/21/2015) The consumer stated that open the door to the oven to take toast from the bottom rack. The top rack of the oven collapsed and flew out and burned the consumer on the elbow of her left arm. The consumer unplugged the unit.

    The consumer did not seek medical attention. The consumer stated that she put burn medicine on her arm.

    (08/21/2015) The consumer contacted the company but could not leave a message.

    (08/24/2015) The consumer contacted the company and advised them of the incident. The consumer was advised that their licensing agreement for the oven was sold in 1997 to different stores. The consumer wanted to file a medical claim. The consumer was advised to contact the place of purchase.

    The consumer contacted Walmart and was advised to take the product back to the store. The consumer refused to take the product back. The consumer was advised that they could not help her any further.

    The consumer stated that she wants the product recalled because the racks are not big enough for the grooves to hold them in place.

    Model
    103738
    Serial number
    E195659
    Bought from
    Walmart, Florida
    Bought
    Jun 6, 2015, about then
    Where
    Panama City, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 61, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Farberware, made or sold by Walmart Stores Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  6. No one hurt

    Made Jul 15, 2011, published by CPSC Aug 8, 2011

    The product, in the report: Farberware Millenium convection oven with rotisserie

    While preheating oven prior to cooking, the glass door shattered, strewing particles of glass all over the floror.

    Model
    FAC 900 R
    Serial number
    C0500559149 (?)
    Bought from
    JC Penney
    Bought
    Jul 6, 2006, about then
    Where
    Cedar Grove, New Jersey: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Farberware, made or sold by Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury

CPSC’s disclaimer

Disclaimer: CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database on SaferProducts.gov, particularly with respect to information submitted by people outside of CPSC.

Source:

Word for word, from the disclaimer in CPSC’s export.

Sources

Sources

  • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.

    Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

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