Bodum is recalling two models of the Bistro toaster because they can leak electric current when operating at maximum temperature, posing a shock hazard. Consumers should immediately stop using these units and return them for a full refund. No injuries have been reported in the U.S., though eight shocks were reported in Canada. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/3291-bodum-bistro-toaster-recall-shock-hazard.
“Bodum Bistro Toaster Recall: Shock Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/3291-bodum-bistro-toaster-recall-shock-hazard. Based on CPSC recall #8617 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Bodum-Recalls-Toasters-Due-to-Shock-Hazard).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on July 17, 2019, that Bodum is recalling Bistro Toasters due to a shock hazard. Consumers should stop using the products and return them for a full refund. The recall involves stainless steel models sold from September 2018 through June 2019.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Bodum
Product: Bistro Toasters
SKU 10709-16-4 (two-slice model)
SKU 11840-16 (four-slice model)
Sold at Crate & Barrel, home appliance stores nationwide, Amazon.com and other websites from September 2018 through June 2019
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund or contact Bodum to receive a prepaid mailer to return the toaster for a full refund. Contact Bodum toll-free at 833-722-6386 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.bodum.com and click on Product Advisories for more information.
The hazard
The recalled toasters can leak electric current when operating at the maximum normal temperature, posing a shock hazard to consumers. There were eight reports of consumers being shocked when touching the toaster in Canada. No injuries have been reported in the U.S.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Panasonic Electric Toaster Ovens Recall: Shock and Fire Hazard (2026-07-16) and Char-Broil Bistro Pro Electric Grills Recall: Electric Shock Risk (2026-09-17). A separate Char-Broil Bistro Pro Electric Grills Recall: Electric Shock Hazard was also recorded on 2026-09-17.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for the word "Bodum" embossed on the side of the stainless steel toaster. Check the bottom of the unit for the SKU number: 10709-16-4 (two-slice model) or 11840-16 (four-slice model).
Brand
Bodum
Product
Bodum Bistro Toasters
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop using the toaster immediately
Do not use the recalled unit further due to the risk of electric shock.
Return for a full refund
Take the toaster back to the store where it was purchased, or contact Bodum at 833-722-6386 to receive a prepaid mailer for return.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund or contact Bodum to receive a prepaid mailer to return the toaster for a full refund.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “Crate & Barrel and home appliance stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other websites from September 2018 through June 2019 for between $24 and $44.”
Sold nationwide.
Take action
Contact Bodum
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bodum to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 8617 — Bodum Bistro Toaster Recall: Shock Hazard
Hello,
I own a Bodum Bistro Toaster Recall: Shock Hazard that is covered by recall 8617 from Bodum.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund or contact Bodum to receive a prepaid mailer to return the toaster for a full refund.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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