Black & Decker Brand Toasters Recalled By Applica
Black & Decker Brand Toasters Recalled By Applica Consumer Products Inc. Due to Fire Hazard
Why was Black & Decker Brand Toasters Recalled By Applica recalled?
An electrical component in the toaster can overheat and ignite the circuit board, posing a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the recalled toaster, unplug it immediately, and contact Applica to receive a refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Applica at (800) 556-9439 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or log on to the firm's Web site at http://www.acprecall.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Black & Decker® brand Infrawave™ Toasters
- Company
- Applica Consumer Products Inc., of Miramar, Fla.
- Quantity
- About 70,000
- Sold at
- Home improvement and discount department retailers nationwide from March 2007 through November 2007 for about $50.
- Recall date
- December 5, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- Applica has received two reports of the toasters igniting, including one report of fire that damaged a kitchen countertop and cabinets. There have been no reported injuries.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled two-slice toaster is black with stainless steel trim and has a digital display below the toaster lever. The Black & Decker® brand name is on the top of the toaster. Model number ST2000 is printed on the rating plate on the bottom of the toaster.