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25 reports to CPSC, the latest made Feb 8, 2018. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

  • 25reports to CPSC
  • Feb 8, 2018the latest report was made
  • May 17, 2011the earliest
  • 25with the company’s comments
Brand
Kenmore
Maker
Sears Holdings Management CorporationMakers, 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
Other ways the reports write the brand (1)

“Kenmore Elite”

By month

1 report from March 2017 to February 2018; the most in February 2018, 1. 24 earlier reports, since May 2011, are in the table.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
February 20181
September 20161
November 20151
November 20141
August 20141
January 20141
October 20131
September 20131
August 20131
May 20131
April 20131
February 20131
November 20121
September 20121
August 20121
March 20121
February 20121
December 20111
November 20111
August 20111
July 20111
June 20113
May 20111

How badly anyone was hurt

  • First aid 1 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  • No one hurt 21 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
  • Not said 3 CPSC: Unspecified

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 Feb 8, 2018, sent to the company Mar 29, 2018, published by CPSC Apr 12, 2018

    The product, in the report: Kenmore Toaster Oven/Broiler Model 238-48449 about 10 years old. Until now, it has performed as expected, with light usage – average of less than once a week.

    I have owned a Kenmore Toaster Oven/Broiler Model 238-48449 for about 10 years. It has performed as expected, with light usage – average of less than once a week. Last evening I noticed an unusual smell coming from the kitchen, and found that the oven was running at full power. The entire outside of the unit was scorching hot – so much that a nearby plastic container was melting. The knobs to control the toaster were all on off at the time. I disconnected the cord from the wall socket. Nothing else in the kitchen was affected. My concern is that if this had happened when no one was in the house, it might have caused a fire. Thank you.

    Model
    238-48449
    Bought
    Feb 6, 2008, about then
    Where
    White Salmon, Washington: Unspecified
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Kenmore, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  2. No one hurt

    Made Sep 1, 2016, sent to the company Sep 12, 2016, published by CPSC Sep 26, 2016

    The product, in the report: Kenmore Toaster Oven with Pizza Stone

    The toaster oven was sitting on the kitchen counter, it was unplugged. The bake rack and bake pan were inside the toaster oven and the glass door was closed. The toaster oven had not been used for 22 hours. At approximately 3pm the glass door of the toaster oven shattered sending glass shards across the kitchen counter and onto the kitchen floor. Shards were found up to 5 feet away from the toaster oven.

    Model
    100.80009
    Serial number
    100.8000990A
    Bought from
    Sears, Washington
    Bought
    May 1, 2011, about then
    Where
    Kent, Washington: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Kenmore, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  3. No one hurt

    Made Nov 17, 2015, sent to the company Dec 23, 2015, published by CPSC Jan 8, 2016

    The product, in the report: Toaster Oven

    This caller is reporting her Kenmore toaster oven that purchased from retailer in Pennsylvania during September 2012.

    Monday, November 9th, 2015 she placed corn tortillas in the toaster oven but the timer apparently didn’t advance causing the tortillas to catch fire when the heating element didn’t shut off.

    The caller had set the timer for five minutes just as she had done countless other times and thought they would, as usual, toast for five minutes then she would give them one or two minutes to cool. The timer did not shut off as it should have done and the tortillas had caught fire when they were kept toasting that extra minute or two minutes at the most.

    The caller is reporting this incident as a severe fire hazard.

    There are no injuries being reported.

    The caller has not contacted the manufacturer but does intend to contact them.

    Model
    100.04806110
    Serial number
    unknown
    Bought from
    Sears, Pennsylvania
    Bought
    Sep 15, 2012, about then
    Where
    North Wales, Pennsylvania: Unspecified
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Kenmore, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  4. Not said

    Made Nov 1, 2014, sent to the company Nov 10, 2014, published by CPSC Dec 5, 2014

    The product, in the report: Toaster oven with glass door

    My Kenmore toaster oven exploded this morning, about 2 hours after I used it to toast 2 slices of bread. I heard a loud noise and went to the kitchen, where I saw that the glass from the toaster over door had shattered and the shards were spread out all over my counter. We have had the toaster for about 3 years and haven’t had any problems until now. We did not hit or drop the toaster. It is located in a very stable counter in our kitchen.

    Model
    Kenmore
    Bought
    Nov 1, 2011, about then
    Where
    Orange, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Kenmore, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Unspecified
  5. Not said

    Made Aug 15, 2014, sent to the company Aug 25, 2014, published by CPSC Sep 16, 2014

    The product, in the report: Kenmore four slice digital toaster oven. The model has changed a little since this one but I’ve attached a photo.

    I have had the Kenmore 4 slice digital toaster oven for over a year and a half. On 8/14/14 30 minutes after using it I heard a noise from my kitchen and walked in to discover the glass door had shattered. The handle was on the counter and there was glass strewn 3-4 feet around the kitchen (it is small so couldn’t go any further). It was still making noise and crumbling slowly.

    Model
    Four slice digital toaster oven
    Bought from
    Kmart, Maryland
    Bought
    Dec 1, 2012, about then
    Where
    Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Kenmore, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Unspecified
  6. Not said

    Made Jan 14, 2014, sent to the company Jan 24, 2014, published by CPSC Feb 7, 2014

    The product, in the report: toaster oven with pizza stone

    Kenmore Toaster Oven, Model 100.80009 glass door exploded. Toaster oven was not in use at the time and was unplugged. Toaster oven was on kitchen counter and had not been used for 48 hours prior to incident. Heard the sound of glass breaking from another room and went to the kitchen to find broken glass on the counter and floor. Thankfully no one was near the toaster oven when this occurred.

    Model
    100.80009
    Bought from
    Sears, New York
    Bought
    Dec 25, 2012, about then
    Where
    North Massapequa, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Kenmore, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Unspecified
  7. No one hurt

    Made Oct 27, 2013, sent to the company Nov 4, 2013, published by CPSC Nov 19, 2013

    The product, in the report: Kenmore Toaster oven model #100.80009

    I was using my Kenmore toaster oven (model100.80009) to heat some tater tots. They had been in the oven approximately 3 or 4 minutes and the glass door shattered and blew out. The handle flew off into the floor and glass was all over the counter, 3 feet into the floor as well as in the food tray. The oven is probably between 2 and 3 years old, but I do not feel that at any time should an oven door explode. I did email sears customer service and let them know there is a safety issue several days ago, but they have not responded. Fortunately we were not in front of it and no harm was done except the toaster oven self- destructed.

    Model
    100.80009
    Bought from
    sears
    Bought
    Jan 1, 2011, about then
    Where
    Opelika, Alabama: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Kenmore, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  8. No one hurt

    Made Sep 29, 2013, sent to the company Oct 23, 2013, published by CPSC Nov 6, 2013

    The product, in the report: Toaster oven, black sides, stainless steel top. Printing on the glass door is as follows: 12” pizza capacity - convection

    I was warming [REDACTED]’s yellow corn tortilla chips in my toaster oven. I bake them for 10 minutes at 225 degrees Fahrenheit. I have done this dozens of times before. On 9/28/2013 the chips ignited. I suspect that the cause was that the appliance did not maintain the proper temperature, as 225 degrees is not enough to ignite tortilla chips.

    Model
    100.8000570A
    Bought from
    Sears, Pennsylvania
    Bought
    Jun 1, 2010
    Where
    Yardley, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Kenmore, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  9. No one hurt

    Made Aug 21, 2013, sent to the company Aug 28, 2013, published by CPSC Sep 12, 2013

    The product, in the report: Kenmore toaster oven model 100.8000990A.

    The glass door in my Kenmore Toaster oven, model 100.8000990A exploded. I had used it about an hour before this happened and it was cool. I was in the next room and heard a crash and found the glass shattered all over the countertop. Looking on line I have discovered that this is not uncommon and many people have reported it, but there does not seem to have been a recall.

    Model
    100.8000990A
    Bought from
    Sears
    Bought
    Jan 2, 2011
    Where
    Concord, Massachusetts: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Kenmore, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  10. No one hurt

    Made May 9, 2013, sent to the company May 16, 2013, published by CPSC May 31, 2013

    The product, in the report: Kenmore Digital 4-slice Toaster Oven with Pizza Stone Model No 100.80009

    Kenmore Digital 4-slice Toaster Oven Model No. 100.80009 I owned this appliance for about three years, using it only 3-4 timer per week, still in like new condition. The glass door at the front of the toaster oven suddenly without warning, “exploded” with a loud crash, sending many small glass particles as far as three feet on the kitchen counter and all over the floor. Even the handle “flew” two feet away from the appliance. Luckily nobody was near the toaster oven at the time. When the glass shattered, the appliance was plugged in, but not in use. Even though my appliance was beyond the two year warranty, I tried contacting Sears (online, per telephone, at the store), but only got “the runaround”. I feel that this is a safety issue, which has nothing to do with normal usage. My previous toaster oven lasted close to 20 years, until the heating elements finally gave out. I certainly would never expect the glass door to shatter. This toaster oven is still being sold online and in stores as item no. 0081937000, model 19370. Upon reading online reviews posted by other consumers, I learned that this is not an isolated occurrance. Several people posted that their glass doors exploded/shattered as well. Some owned their appliance only a few months when it happened. I believe that this is a dangerous product and should be taken off the market and recalled. I would appreciate any feedback. Thank you, [REDACTED]

    Model
    100.80009
    Bought from
    Sears
    Bought
    Sep 26, 2012
    Where
    Denville, New Jersey: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 58, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Kenmore, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  11. No one hurt

    Made Apr 9, 2013, sent to the company Apr 26, 2013, published by CPSC May 10, 2013

    The product, in the report: red toaster/convection oven 1500 watt 120 vac 60hz certified to CSA STD.C 22.2

    ((02/1/2013) The consumer stated that she turned the oven on 350 degrees to cook a pizza. The oven was on only 5 minutes and the pizza was burnt and smoking- the oven was stuck on the highest temperature. She turned it down to 200 degrees.The oven continued to cook at the highest temperature. The consumer stated that she checked the setting to make sure that it was on bake and it was. The consumer stated that she turned the oven off and unplugged it. She have not attempted to use the oven again.

    The consumer stated that she will contact the manufacturer

    Model
    100.8200570A
    Bought from
    Sears
    Bought
    Jun 15, 2011, about then
    Where
    Orange City, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Kenmore, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  12. First aid

    Made Feb 26, 2013, sent to the company Mar 7, 2013, published by CPSC Mar 21, 2013

    The product, in the report: Kenmore Toaster Oven Model 100 8000990A- Made in China - 1011stamped in bottom

    My Kenmore Toaster Oven Model #100 8000990A EXPLODED.It was just sitting on my kitchen counter- not being used - I heard a noise like something dropped/exploded -went room to room looking & then discovered this Toaster Oven Glass Door just EXPLODED- it was OFF,not being used. I did web search & discovered this has happened to a lot of people- A Time Bomb just waiting to go off. Glass all over my kitchen-on the kitchen counter,­ all over the floor- door handle was blown off & on floor.While cleaning up this mess I cut my hand on the glass which was shatterded in hundreds of small shards allover my kitchen.

    Model
    100 8000990A
    Bought
    Aug 1, 2011, about then
    Where
    West Palm Beach, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 74, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Kenmore, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
    Reports CPSC links to it
    20130321-AB96D-1314401
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  13. No one hurt

    Made Nov 28, 2012, sent to the company Dec 18, 2012, published by CPSC Jan 4, 2013

    The product, in the report: Kenmore Toaster Oven 120VAC 60HZ 1100W 100.8000990A

    Glass door of Kenmore toaster oven exploded outward, spraying shards of glass across kitchen. The toaster oven hadn’t been used since the morning, and then roughly 8 hrs later it exploded. Around 5 mins prior to the explosion I had placed a loaf of bread on top of the toaster oven, due to lack of space on the counter. No one was injured from the incident.

    The temperature in the Kitchen was around 70 degrees. The toaster was at room temperature. The loaf of bread had been removed from the freezer and placed on the toaster oven to thaw at room temperature.

    Model
    100.8000990A
    UPC
    unknown
    Serial number
    100.8000990A
    Bought from
    K-Mart
    Bought
    Jun 26, 2011
    Where
    Plumas Lake, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 33, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand Kenmore, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  14. No one hurt

    Made Sep 26, 2012, sent to the company Dec 6, 2012, published by CPSC Dec 20, 2012

    The product, in the report: Toaster Oven

    (9/26/2012) The consumer stated that he was using his toaster oven on the bake setting for 5 minutes. He stepped away and later heard a loud noise. When coming back into the kitchen he saw that the glass door to the oven shattered.

    There were no injuries associated with the incident.

    (9/26/2012) The manufacturer was contacted and they advised him to bring the unit to the repair location, but they will not cover the expense.

    Model
    100.80009
    Where
    Woodbury, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Kenmore, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  15. No one hurt

    Made Aug 15, 2012, sent to the company Aug 23, 2012, published by CPSC Sep 7, 2012

    The product, in the report: Kenmore toaster oven, Model 100.80009

    Kenmore toaster Model 100.80009, oven exploded - shattered front glass when it was not in use, hadn’t been in use all day and was not plugged in. Bought another one and it caught on fire when in use.

    Model
    100.80009
    Bought from
    Sears
    Bought
    Nov 14, 2011
    Where
    Big Spring, Texas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Kenmore, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  16. No one hurt

    Made Mar 26, 2012, sent to the company Apr 3, 2012, published by CPSC Apr 17, 2012

    The product, in the report: 5 Function Toaster Oven with pizza stone

    The glass door completely exploded, sending broken glass everywhere. The unit had been used 30 minutes prior to toast two slices of bread. The unit was unplugged afterwards. Indoor temperature was 72 degrees at the time of the explosion. No one was in the kitchen at that time; however, I was in the next room and heard the explosion.

    Model
    100.8000990A
    UPC
    None Displayed
    Serial number
    0932
    Bought from
    Sears Online
    Bought
    Apr 15, 2010
    Where
    Arizona: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 55, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Kenmore, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  17. No one hurt

    Made Feb 25, 2012, sent to the company Mar 5, 2012, published by CPSC Mar 19, 2012

    The product, in the report: kENMORE 100.8000990A TOASTER OVEN METAL WITH GLASS DOOR. HANDLE WAS MOUNTED ON GLASS DOOR.

    I found my toaster oven glass door shattered - even the handle blew off onto the countertop. Glass was everywhere over the counter and floor.

    Model
    100.8000990A
    Bought from
    K-MART, South Carolina
    Where
    WEST UNION, South Carolina: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand KENMORE, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  18. No one hurt

    Made Dec 26, 2011, sent to the company Jan 4, 2012, published by CPSC Jan 19, 2012

    The product, in the report: toaster oven glass door stainless steel body 16”W x 8”H x 9”D

    The glass door on the toaster oven completely shattered on its own. It was last used in the morning to toast some bagels. In the late afternoon, we heard it shatter from another room. We found chunks of glass in the oven, on the counter and on the floor. The door handle, that was attached to the top of the glass was laying on the counter.

    Model
    100.8000990A
    Bought from
    Sears, Maryland
    Bought
    Jan 10, 2011, about then
    Where
    Ellicott City, Maryland: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Kenmore, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  19. No one hurt

    Made Nov 13, 2011, sent to the company Nov 21, 2011, published by CPSC Dec 6, 2011

    The product, in the report: Toaster Oven

    I own a Kenmore Toaster Oven 100.8000990A. I have had the unit for approximately a year and I have used it regularly for toasting and baking which it is specified for. I used the broiler function for the first time today (11-12-11) and, about an hour later, the glass door exploded. Glass shards were sent flying half way across the kitchen. The unit was completely cool to the touch and nothing had fallen on it to cause the glass to break. I began researching this product on line and found that several other people have had similar trouble with this toaster oven model. I even noticed that mine is not the first report submitted to this web site. I am thankful that no one in my household was standing close to the unit when it exploded; however, I feel that this item should be recalled because of the potential danger it presents.

    Model
    1008000990A
    Bought from
    Kmart
    Bought
    Oct 16, 2010, about then
    Where
    Knoxville, Tennessee: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 43, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Kenmore, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  20. No one hurt

    Made Aug 24, 2011, sent to the company Oct 18, 2011, published by CPSC Nov 1, 2011

    The product, in the report: toaster oven

    The consumer stated that she had used the toaster oven at 9:00 am earlier the morning on 8/15/2011 and she was down she had unplugged it from the wall outlet and powered it in the off position.

    At or around 1:00 pm she heard a loud crash noise and when she went into the kitchen she noticed that the glass from the oven door had shattered and the glass was all over the counter top, floor and some inside of the oven.

    She touched the oven to see if it was hot and it was not she also double check to make sure that the oven was powered in the off position and unplugged from the wall outlet and it was.

    She found the handle to the oven door 12 inch away from the toaster oven on the counter top. She noticed that the pieces of glass varied in different sizes.

    She contacted the firm but they only handled large appliances and since then she has not made any further attempts to contact the firm . She has packaged the toaster oven back into the same packaging it came in and plans to return it to the retailer on 8/24/2011.

    Model
    100.80009
    Bought
    Dec 25, 2010
    Where
    Hillsboro, Illinois: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Kenmore, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  21. No one hurt

    Made Jul 6, 2011, published by CPSC Aug 10, 2011

    The product, in the report: Digital Toaster Oven with a glass door

    Consumer stated that her digital toaster oven with a glass door exploded. The consumer heard a loud banging coming her kitchen. The product was off when it exploded and broken glass shattered resulting in the handle flying across the kitchen. The consumer stated numerous similar incidents online with this particular product. The consumer has yet to call the manufacturer. The consumer got in contact with the retailer on Sunday July 3 to purchase another toaster oven and was told to bring in her toaster oven to the store. The product shows no signs of burning or schorching. The consumer was not injured and caused no damage to her home.

    Model
    100.80009
    UPC
    836607001573
    Bought from
    Sears, Virginia
    Bought
    Jan 19, 2011
    Where
    Bristol, Tennessee: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 72, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Kenmore Elite, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  22. No one hurt

    Made Jun 28, 2011, published by CPSC Aug 2, 2011

    The product, in the report: Kenmore Glass toaster oven

    Consumer stated that the glass door of his glass toaster oven exploded while he was standing next to it. The oven was off when it exploded but it was plugged in to the outlet. The product blew glass into the consumer’s coffee cup. The consumer picked up the glass and placed the product in his garage. The consumer was not injured at the time of the incident. The product did not emit any smell at the time that it exploded. The product was used two days prior to the incident. The product did not cause any damage to the consumer’s home. The consumer stated that no fire ensued after the explosion of the product.

    Model
    125912
    Bought from
    Sears or Kmart, Nebraska
    Bought
    Aug 15, 2010, about then
    Where
    Papillion, Nebraska: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 62, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Kenmore Elite, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  23. No one hurt

    Made Jun 21, 2011, published by CPSC Aug 2, 2011

    The product, in the report: Toaster oven

    Consumer stated that she had used the toaster oven for approximately 30 mins, she then unplugged the unit and waited for it to cool then she cleaned it. About four hours later she heard a loud noise and discovered that the toaster oven glass door had exploded shattering glass peices over the countertop.

    6/17/11 Consumer stated that she contacted the manufacturer and was advised that they believe the product is defective and she should get a replacement and report the issue to the agency.

    Consumer stated that the retailer store advised taht there was nothing they could do, she would have purchase another toaster oven they would not replace the defective brand. Consumer believes that this product is a safety hazard and should be recalled.

    Model
    100800009
    UPC
    unknown
    Serial number
    unknown
    Bought from
    K-mart, New York
    Bought
    Dec 18, 2010
    Where
    Syracuse, New York: Unspecified
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Kenmore, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  24. No one hurt

    Made Jun 20, 2011, published by CPSC Jul 12, 2011

    The product, in the report: Kenmore toaster oven. Model # 100-8000-990A

    We had a Kenmore brand toaster oven. Model #100-8000-990A that after being used had cooled down for >1 hour, than suddenly the glass oven door exploded for no reason. Glass broke all over the countertop and onto the floor. The toaster oven was OFF and cool to the touch. After reading reviews online, I noticed dozens of folks that had the same issue. This product is dangerous!!!

    Model
    100-8000-990A
    Bought from
    Kmart
    Bought
    Dec 8, 2010, about then
    Where
    xenia, Ohio: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Kenmore, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  25. No one hurt

    Made May 17, 2011, published by CPSC Jun 27, 2011

    The product, in the report: Toaster Oven w/9” Pizza Stone

    Caller was sitting in front of his television watching the news at 11:00PM on May 16th, 2011 when he heard a crackeling sound. No one had used the toaster oven for over six hours and not one had ever used the 9” pizza stone., However when caller walked into the kitchen he saw that the glass from the door of the toaster oven which has a 9” pizza stone had exploded outward with the farthest piece of glass was maybe five feet from counter where toaster oven was sitting and the nearest piece of the toaster oven put a dent/chip in the granite counter top. Caller would like this investigated as a safety hazard. While thankful that no one was near it when it exploded he does realize the danger with the scattering of glass if anyone had been near it.

    Model
    800990A
    Bought from
    Sears, Michigan
    Bought
    Dec 20, 2010, about then
    Where
    Shelby Township, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Kenmore, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury

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  • 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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Reports of harm are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), on SaferProducts.gov. CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record.

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