Panasonic Electric Toaster Ovens Recall Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
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Panasonic is recalling about 11,480 Electric Toaster Ovens, Model No. NB-G200, sold nationwide due to shock and fire hazards from insufficient power cord insulation.
What this CPSC product recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by CPSC on August 5, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
The power cord insulation on the recalled Panasonic Electric Toaster Ovens can be insufficient because a protective fiberglass sleeve does not cover it adequately, posing a risk of shock and/or fire hazard.
Which Products Are Affected
This recall involves all Panasonic Electric Toaster Ovens, Model No. NB-G200. The units are stainless steel with the temperature knob located on the bottom and the brand name Panasonic written on the front. They feature six cooking menus with pre-set buttons, a digital timer up to 25 minutes, and temperature settings from 250°F to 500°F. The model number is on the name plate label on the back. About 11,480 units were sold in the United States (plus about 2,184 in Canada) online at Amazon.com, Costco.com, Panasonic.com and other online platforms nationwide from October 2024 through April 2026 for about $170.
What You Should Do
Consumers should stop using the recalled Electric Toaster Oven immediately and contact Panasonic for a full refund. Contact Panasonic toll-free at 888-943-2391 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at Panasonic6895@sedgwick.com, or visit shop.panasonic.com/toaster-oven-recall.
Why This Matters
The hazard involves potential shock and fire risks from the power cord, with four consumer reports of tripped circuit breakers or outlets and one report of the product stopping working, though no fires or injuries have been reported.
Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Panasonic-Recalls-Electric-Toaster-Ovens-Due-to-Shock-and-Fire-Hazards (CPSC Recall Number 26618)
Original source: CPSC Official Notice ↗
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