URGENT RECALL: Popular toaster recalled amid fears it could ELECTROCUTE people
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Amy Sinclair
A big name toaster has been recalled by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission over fears it could electrocute people.
The ACCC today issued a safety warning stating that the Bodum Bistro Stainless Steel 2 Slice Toaster - sold at Spotlight stores in Australia and New Zealand - had been recalled due to a fluctuating voltage issue that can cause electrical shock.
Image: ACCC
They state that the shock can occur if the user touches the inside heating element of the toaster when it is plugged into the power supply - even when the control lever is not triggered and remains in the upper position.
The ACCC states that the toaster model is 10709-57AUS-4, pictured above, and seems to be the only Bodum toaster that is affected. This model was sold exclusively at Spotlight stores from around August 2018 until early February 2019.
