NEWARK, N.J., July 17 (Nationwide Times) — Panasonic is recalling about 13,600 electric toaster ovens sold in the U.S. and Canada after regulators said a power-cord insulation problem could create shock and fire hazards for shoppers who bought the model online.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said the recall covers Panasonic model NB-G200, a stainless steel toaster oven with the temperature knob on the bottom and the Panasonic brand name on the front. The ovens were sold on Amazon.com, Costco.com, Panasonic.com and other online platforms nationwide from October 2024 through April 2026 for about $170.
The agency said it has received four reports of tripped circuit breakers or outlets and one report that the product stopped working. No fires or injuries have been reported.
In a letter to Costco members, Panasonic Corporation of North America said Costco records show some customers bought Item #2024930 between February 2026 and April 2026. The letter said affected customers can return the product to Panasonic for a refund or take it to a Costco Warehouse Customer Service Window for a full refund.
Panasonic said the toaster ovens may have insufficient power cord insulation because a protective fiberglass sleeve may not fully cover the cord. The CPSC said consumers should stop using the product immediately; the agency identified Panasonic Corporation of North America as the importer and Panasonic Manufacturing (Xiamen) Co., Ltd. as the manufacturer.
