Oster French Door Countertop Oven Recall Lawsuit | 2025 Latest Updates

What’s the Problem?

Sunbeam Products, Inc. has announced a recall of approximately 1.29 million Oster French Door countertop ovens after receiving 95 reports that the oven’s two spring-loaded doors unexpectedly snapped shut, posing a serious burn hazard. Among those reports, two people sustained second-degree burns that required medical treatment. [1]

The defect arises from a flaw in the door mechanism that fails to keep the doors securely open during use, allowing the door to close on users’ arms while they reach into the oven. This abrupt closure can cause contact with hot surfaces or food, leading to scalding or more serious injury.

Latest Oster Oven Recall Updates

• September 25, 2025 – CPSC announces the recall of Oster French Door ovens, citing 95 incidents of doors shutting unexpectedly and causing burn injuries [1]
• September 25, 2025 – Recall covers models sold between August 2015 and July 2025 through major retailers like Walmart, Costco, Amazon, and Bed Bath & Beyond [1]
• September 25, 2025 – Sunbeam offers a free “door assist magnet” clip repair kit to help hold the doors open during use; no refunds or full replacements are being offered [1]

Recall & Incident Statistics

• Units recalled – approx. 1,290,000 in the U.S. (plus ~104,195 in Canada) [1]
• Incident reports – 95 reports of unexpected door closures
• Injuries – 2 confirmed second-degree burns requiring medical treatment
• Sale period – August 2015 through July 2025
• Retail outlets – Walmart, Costco, Bed Bath & Beyond, Amazon, Overstock, and others
• Price range – Approximately $140 to $250

Regulatory & Legal Framework

The Consumer Product Safety Commission enforces recalls of dangerous consumer goods. Under product liability law, a manufacturer may be liable for defects in design, manufacturing, or insufficient warnings. In burn hazard recalls, plaintiffs typically argue that a safer latching or holding mechanism should have been provided, or that proper warnings about risk should have been issued.

Possible Injuries & Side Effects

When an oven door snaps shut, potential harms include:

• Burns – contact with hot oven walls, heating elements, or food
• Scald or splash injury – hot food or liquids dropping onto limbs
• Trauma or bruising – force of closing door against skin
• Secondary injury – startled reaction leading to slipping, dropping items, or falling
• Emotional distress – fear or anxiety following a near-miss or injury

Do You Qualify for an Oster Oven Recall Lawsuit?

• You own or used an Oster French Door oven matching model numbers TSSTTVFDXL, TSSTTVFDDG, TSSTTVFDMAF, or TSSTTVFDDAF
• The oven was purchased between August 2015 and July 2025
• An unexpected door closure occurred causing burns or damage, or you experienced injury or fear of harm
• You have evidence such as photos, model/serial label, proof of purchase, or injury records

Evidence You’ll Need

• Photographs of your oven, model label, serial number, and door hardware
• Receipt, order confirmation, or bank record evidencing the purchase
• Incident detail documentation – when the closure occurred, injury or damage records
• Medical records for treatment of burns or related harm
• Communication or registration in the recall, or requests for the repair kit

Compensation & Damages You Can Seek

• Medical and treatment expenses (burn care, hospital, follow-up)
• Repair or mitigation costs (e.g., installing the correction clip or modifying door hardware)
• Pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment
• Lost wages if injury impacted your ability to work
• Punitive damages in jurisdictions where gross negligence or recklessness is proven

Recall Remedies & Manufacturer Response

The recall remedy is a free “door assist magnet” clip that consumers can attach to the oven to add holding force and reduce the risk that the doors will close while someone’s arm is inside. The kit is tool-free and delivered at no cost to the consumer. Note that Sunbeam is not offering refunds or replacements at this time.

Statute of Limitations

Each state sets its own deadline for filing lawsuits, typically between one and four years from the date of injury or discovery of harm. Given that some ovens were sold as early as 2015, any claim must assess whether it is still timely. Acting promptly is critical to preserve rights and evidence, especially in burn injury cases.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I check if my oven is part of the recall? – Compare your model number (on the back label) to the affected models and check recall lists.
• Is using the clip remedy enough to prevent risk? – It may reduce some risk, but may not fully cure an underlying design defect.
• What if I don’t have a receipt? – Photographs, recall registration, or serial labels may help substantiate your claim.
• Does accepting the repair kit limit my right to sue? – Usually not, but it depends on settlement or recall terms and your state law.
• How much could I recover? – Depends on the severity of injury, medical costs, suffering, and state law allowances.

References

1. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Sunbeam-Products-Recalls-More-than-One-Million-Oster-French-Door-Countertop-Ovens-Due-to-Burn-Hazard
2. https://www.schmidtlaw.com/oster-countertop-toaster-oven-lawsuit/
3. https://recall.oster.com/