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CPSC, Applica Consumer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Black & Decker® Brand VersaToast™ Toasters

Recalled February 7, 2002 · CPSC recall 02099 · Applica Consumer Products

Hazard

The heating element in these toasters can continue to operate after use, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should unplug and stop using these recalled toasters immediately.

Units

About 2.1 million

Incidents / injuries

CPSC and Applica are aware of nine reports of fires associated with these toasters after a period of non-use, resulting in minor property damage to kitchen cabinets. One minor injury was reported to the firm, but it has not been confirmed and is under investigation.

Description

Applica made and sold these toasters under the Black & Decker® brand. The recall includes both two-slice and four-slice Black & Decker® brand VersaToast™ wide-slot toasters. "BLACK & DECKER®," "VersaToast™" and "WIDE SLOT" are written on the side of the toaster, near the cooking controls. The toasters have either white or black plastic enclosures. They have model number T1200, T1250, T1400 or T1450 written on the bottom of the toaster.

What to do

Consumers should unplug and stop using these recalled toasters immediately.

Contact

For more information on receiving a refund, consumers should call Applica Consumer Products Inc. toll-free at (866) 264-9230 anytime or go to the firm's web site at www.householdproductsinc.com

Product

VersaToast™ Wide-Slot Toaster

Manufacturer(s)

Applica Consumer Products Inc., of Miami Lakes, Fla.

Retailers

Discount department stores, including Wal-Mart, Service Merchandise, Kohl's Department Stores and Bradlees, sold the toasters nationwide, from June 1999 through January 2002. The two-slice toasters sold for between $10 and $20.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →