COST · News · 20260717N

Product Safety Warning Notice

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW · 2026-07-17 · Importance 40 · Surprise 42

Panasonic recalled over 11,000 Electric Toaster Ovens, model NB-G200, sold nationwide through Costco and Amazon due to insufficient power cord insulation, posing a risk of shock or fire. The report noted no injuries or fires, but consumers experienced tripped circuit breakers and Panasonic is instructing consumers to stop using the ovens and contact the company for a full refund. For Costco, the recall affects distribution of small kitchen appliances through U.S. warehouses and its online channel and could drive near-term returns, vendor chargebacks or replacement costs and a reputational impact among membership shoppers. Operational implications include reverse-logistics and inventory adjustments at U.S. locations, though the article did not disclose any dollar magnitude of the impact.

Key facts

• Consumers should stop using the ovens immediately and contact Panasonic for a full refund. source
• The ovens were recalled due to insufficient power cord insulation, posing a risk of shock or fire. source
• Consumers have experienced tripped circuit breakers when using the Panasonic NB-G200 toaster ovens. source
• No injuries or fires have been reported in connection with the recalled Panasonic toaster ovens. source