NEWARK, N.J., July 17 (Nationwide Times) — Panasonic is recalling more than 13,000 electric toaster ovens in the U.S. and Canada after regulators said a cord insulation problem could create shock and fire hazards for shoppers who bought the appliances online.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said the recall covers Panasonic model NB-G200 toaster ovens, including stainless steel units with the temperature knob on the bottom and the Panasonic name on the front. The agency said about 11,480 units were sold in the U.S. and about 2,184 in Canada.
According to the CPSC, the ovens were sold from October 2024 through April 2026 on Amazon.com, Costco.com, Panasonic.com and other online platforms nationwide for about $170. Panasonic Corporation of North America is the importer named in the recall notice.
The agency said the power cord insulation may be insufficient because a protective fiberglass sleeve may not fully cover the cord. That could create a risk of electric shock or fire.
The CPSC 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 Costco member letter, Panasonic said Costco records show some members bought Item #2024930, the Panasonic Model NB-G200 Electric Toaster Oven, between February 2026 and April 2026. The letter says affected customers can return the oven to Panasonic for a refund or bring it to a Costco warehouse customer service window for a full refund.
Panasonic told customers to stop using the product immediately.
