Salton Inc. Recalls Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 08227 · announced March 19, 2008 · Salton · 12,000 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None.
Sold at: Online and retail liquidators nationwide from January 2000 through December 2007 for between $40 and $50.
Consumer 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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.