NEWARK, N.J., July 17 (Nationwide Times) — Panasonic is recalling about 13,700 electric toaster ovens in the U.S. and Canada after regulators said a power cord defect could create a shock or fire hazard for shoppers who bought the model online, including on Amazon and Costco.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said the recall covers Panasonic model NB-G200 toaster ovens sold from October 2024 through April 2026 on Amazon.com, Costco.com, Panasonic.com and other online platforms nationwide. The units sold in the U.S. total about 11,480, while about 2,184 were sold in Canada.
The CPSC said the cord insulation can be insufficient because a protective fiberglass sleeve may not fully cover it. The agency said consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Panasonic for a refund.
Panasonic said it has received four consumer reports of tripped circuit breakers or outlets and one report that the product stopped working. No fires or injuries have been reported, according to the CPSC.
The recalled ovens are stainless steel, have the Panasonic name on the front and a temperature knob on the bottom. Panasonic’s letter to Costco members said some purchasers of Item #2024930 bought the product between February 2026 and April 2026 and can return it either to Panasonic or to a Costco warehouse customer service window for a full refund.
