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Salton Inc. Recalls Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled March 19, 2008 · CPSC recall 08227 · Salton

Recalled Toaster
Hazard
The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
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.
Units
About 12,000 (This recall was first announced in Dec. 2007)
Incidents / injuries
None.

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.

What to do

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

Product
Electric Toasters
Distributed by
Salton Inc., of Lake Forest, Ill.
Retailers
Online and retail liquidators nationwide from January 2000 through December 2007 for between $40 and $50.
Made in
China

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