Breakfast pastry danger

Originally Posted by Rockcat

I work for a company that does fire damage restoration. I don't want to name brand names and violate TCS rules, so I'm leaving the brand name out. A customer of ours put a "breakfast pastry" into the toaster and took a shower. When she came out her kitchen was on fire!

The insurance adjuster on the claim told us that this is the 2nd tme she has seen this and that the strawberry flavor is the most dangerous!

The package does say not to leave unattended. Subrogation cannot be brought against the company because the insured left the area. Please take this seriously.

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Originally Posted by fwan

weird, i didnt know you could put pastry in a toaster??
i thought a toaster was only used for bread purposes?

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Originally Posted by sbw999

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that is really weird!!!! Is it possible that the toaster never popped up the pastry? Some toasters will stick, and I think anything left in the toaster like that will catch fire??

As far as subrogation goes, not surprised. If it is your insureds' fault, the third party insurer has a solid defense and your Company won't see any reimbursement. Until one of those things catch fire right when someone is standing there and watching it, the Company will just blame it on the consumer. But at least the HO is covered.

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Originally Posted by Phenomsmom

I am sure its not justa specific brand. I normally buy them name brand but they do have store brands of them. They are the flat ones with fruit or other fillings that have frosting or sugar on the outside of them.
Here is a link about them:
http://www.tackyliving.com/article.php?id=68

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Originally Posted by Beckiboo

I have a friend who's toaster caught fire when she was in the shower. Her son was cooking something in the toaster...I don't remember what. The firemen told her toasters just aren't safe. Never leave them unattended when you are using them. And unplug them when not in use.

So it isn't just the pastries, although they may cause it more often, since they are probably more flammable than bread...but always watch, and always unplug when you are done!

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Originally Posted by jcat

I'm to the point where I don't run any large appliances when I'm not home. One time, my parents were visiting, had just gotten in, and had terrible jet lag. They took a nap, and I ran to the bakery. I was gone 15 minutes tops, and when I got back, my year-old dishwasher was in flames.
When using small appliances, I stay in the room, as I've had a coffeemaker and an electric tea kettle go up in flames. I don't use stand-by for any devices, either.

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Originally Posted by katiemae1277

Yikes! This thread is scaring me- I run my dryer all the time when I'm not home, throw a load in right as I walk out the door, better stop doing that.... no worry bout the toaster pastries though, I eat 'em cold!

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