Applica Consumer Products · Recalled
Black & Decker Brand Toasters Recalled By Applica Consumer Products Inc. Due to Fire Hazard
An electrical component in the toaster can overheat and ignite the circuit board, posing a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 70,000
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $50
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled two-slice toaster is black with stainless steel trim and has a digital display below the toaster lever. The Black & Decker® brand name is on the top of the toaster. Model number ST2000 is printed on the rating plate on the bottom of the toaster.
The file
- Sold at
- Home improvement and discount department retailers nationwide from March 2007 through November 2007 for about $50.
- Product type
- Toasters/Toaster Ovens
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Applica Consumer Products Inc., of Miramar, Fla.
Incident log
Applica has received two reports of the toasters igniting, including one report of fire that damaged a kitchen countertop and cabinets. There have been no reported injuries.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled toaster, unplug it immediately, and contact Applica to receive a refund.
For additional information, contact Applica at (800) 556-9439 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or log on to the firm's Web site at http://www.acprecall.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated DEC 05 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.