CPSCMarch 19, 2008

Salton Inc. Electric Toasters recall: Fire Hazard

Salton Inc. Recalls Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard

Why was Salton Inc. Electric Toasters recalled?

The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using the toaster immediately, unplug it, and cut off the power cord where it enters the body of the toaster. Consumers who return the power cord in the prepaid envelope that will be provided will receive a full refund. Contact: Contact Salton at (800) 233-9054 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.esalton.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
Electric Toasters
Company
Salton Inc., of Lake Forest, Ill.
Quantity
About 12,000 (This recall was first announced in Dec. 2007)
Sold at
Online and retail liquidators nationwide from January 2000 through December 2007 for between $40 and $50.
Recall date
March 19, 2008
Incidents / injuries
None.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves the chrome two-slice electric toasters sold under the following brands: Farberware (model # FCT200 or FCT100), Hoffritz (model # HZT2 and HZT2M), and Russell Hobbs (model #RH2MT). The brand name and model number are printed on a plate located on the underside of the toaster.

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