Toastmaster 4 Slice S.S. Extra Wide Slots Chrome Case Toaster

 (8 customer reviews)

Don't be tempted by the $40 price. This is an OK toaster at best. Using one side works as an average single toaster, but using two sides just doubles the toasting time. The heating elements in mine are no longer lighting up fully after only one year. No crumb tray - just take it outside and shake it upside down. It's sad that this had to be built and packed in China, shipped all the way here, then become pretty much useless after one year. My previous toaster - now being used again - has lasted for over 40 years...

I spent about 6 hours researching toasters on Amazon before buying. The result of my research: every toaster is made in China and every toaster has some number of DOA units or units that fail in the first couple of weeks. It's literally universal. Because most people who have no problem with their toaster (or anything else for that matter) will not post a review and conversely a large percentage of people who have a bad experience will post a bad review to bash that product, there is no way to really know what percentage of units of any particular product will arrive DOA or fail quickly. Based on that, I decided to buy this one retail for around the same price on sale. I figured if it is going to fail in the first month I can just get in my car and return it.
I've been using this for a week and it is fine. It toasts bread fast. It looks nice and matches our stainless steel appliances. It HAS crumb trays, one for each side, contrary to another review here. It does have...Read more

Toasts superfast, looks super spiffy on the counter. Plenty wide for bages, etc.... Doest NOT have the little "clamps" that hold up soft breads, but not a big deal to me and it was waaaay cheaper than anything comparable.