The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·02099·Announced 2002-02-07

Black & Decker VersaToast Toasters Recalled for Fire Hazard

Applica is recalling about 2.1 million Black & Decker VersaToast toasters because the heating element can continue operating after use, posing a fire hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with nine reported fires resulting in property damage and one unconfirmed injury report, meeting the criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports.

Plain-English summary

Applica Consumer Products Inc. is recalling approximately 2.1 million Black & Decker brand VersaToast wide-slot toasters. The recall includes both two-slice and four-slice models with model numbers T1200, T1250, T1400, or T1450. These toasters were sold nationwide at discount department stores, including Wal-Mart, Service Merchandise, Kohl's, and Bradlees, from June 1999 through January 2002 for between $10 and $20.

The recall is due to a fire hazard: the heating element in these toasters can continue to operate after use. CPSC and Applica are aware of nine reports of fires associated with these toasters after a period of non-use, which resulted 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.

Consumers should unplug and stop using these recalled toasters immediately. For more information on receiving a refund, consumers should call Applica Consumer Products Inc. toll-free at (866) 264-9230 or visit the firm's website at www.householdproductsinc.com.

The recalled product

Product
VersaToast™ Wide-Slot Toaster
Manufacturer
Applica Consumer Products Inc., of Miami Lakes, Fla.
Category
Consumer Product — Small Appliances
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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