CPSC2002-02-07
CPSC, Applica Consumer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Black & Decker® Brand VersaToast™ Toasters
Applica Consumer Products Inc., of Miami Lakes, Fla.
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.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 2.1 million
Injuries reported
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.
Products
VersaToast™ Wide-Slot Toaster
Consumer 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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Applica-Consumer-Products-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Black--Decker-Brand-VersaToast-ToastersDon't want to check this manually?
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