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3 reports to CPSC, the latest made Aug 28, 2018. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

  • 3reports to CPSC
  • Aug 28, 2018the latest report was made
  • Nov 7, 2013the earliest
  • 3with the company’s comments
Brand
Sunbeam
Maker
Sunbeam Products, Inc. d/b/a Jarden Consumer SolutionsMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product
ToastersCPSC’s product type: Toasters (code 234), in Kitchen: Appliances

By month

1 report from September 2017 to August 2018; the most in August 2018, 1. 2 earlier reports, since November 2013, are in the table.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
August 20181
December 20141
November 20131

How badly anyone was hurt

  • No one hurt 3 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 Aug 28, 2018, sent to the company Sep 19, 2018, published by CPSC Oct 3, 2018

    The product, in the report: Toaster

    The consumer indicates that the toaster was turned on when it spontaneously ignited. The consumer unplugged the unit. The consumer notes that there were damages to the kitchen cabinets, the hood above the oven range, the kitchen ceiling, and the wall behind the cabinets.

    06/20/2018 - The consumer contacted the Manufacturer and explained the situation. The representative she spoke to filed a claim under Case Number: [REDACTED]; the consumer was also informed that she would be receiving a replacement toaster. The consumer sent the Manufacturer the toaster.

    08/27/2018 – The consumer contacted the Manufacturer to inquire about the status of her claim; she was informed that it was denied because their technician could not replicate a fire. Because of this reason, the Manufacturer would not be covering the damages the consumer reported.

    The consumer indicates that, prior to the incident, the toaster was used two to three times per week.

    Model
    TSSTBTRSB04
    Bought from
    Target, Washington
    Bought
    Apr 12, 2018
    Where
    Gig Harbor, Washington: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Sunbeam, made or sold by Sunbeam Products, Inc. d/b/a Jarden Consumer Solutions
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  2. No one hurt

    Made Dec 26, 2014, sent to the company Jan 6, 2015, published by CPSC Jan 21, 2015

    The product, in the report: White 2-slice toaster with plastic exterior. Had the standard push lever to depress bread and start toasting. Had red letters Sunbeam on end with push lever and on one side.

    The Sunbeam model 3831 toaster was plugged in but empty and the toaster lever was not pushed down. Several people were in the kitchen when the toaster suddenly burst into flames. The house circuit breakers did not activate. The hot fire continued to burn after the toaster was unplugged and was extinguished by covering it with a wet towel. The plate on the bottom showed that this was a 750 W toaster made in China. the counter was not damaged but the toaster had a burned hole about 2-3 inches across and 2 inches deep. The hole was near the bottom of a side; the edge of the hole was about 2 inches from where the power cord entered the toaster. The bottom and sides of the hole had burned plastic. I could not see any wiring in the hole.

    This toaster was given to us by a houseguest about 2 years ago. She now lives in Argentina. It may have been purchased used. This toaster has never jammed or had any problem. We cleaned out the crumbs regularly. This fire could have burned down our house if we had not been present.

    Model
    Model 3831
    Serial number
    E222035
    Bought from
    ?
    Where
    Altadena, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Sunbeam, made or sold by Sunbeam Products, Inc. d/b/a Jarden Consumer Solutions
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  3. No one hurt

    Made Nov 7, 2013, sent to the company Nov 18, 2013, published by CPSC Dec 3, 2013

    The product, in the report: Sunbeam two slice toaster black. Order number on sunbeam website is 003910-100-000. It costs about $17.99

    I put two pieces of bread in the toaster. It was set on medium. I went into another room and the den, kitchen and living room were filled with smoke. Three inch flames were shooting up from the toaster. It scorched the bottom of my kitchen cabinets. If I had not taken it outside and hosed it down, the house would’ve caught on fire. I had just used the toaster 5 hours earlier and it was fine.

    Model
    003910-100-000
    Serial number
    Burnt off
    Bought from
    Walmart
    Bought
    Feb 15, 2006, about then
    Where
    Spanish Fort, Alabama: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 48, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Sunbeam, made or sold by Sunbeam Products, Inc. d/b/a Jarden Consumer Solutions
    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.

Source:

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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