The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·08111·Announced 2007-12-05

Black & Decker Infrawave Toasters Recalled for Fire Hazard

Applica Consumer Products Inc. is recalling Black & Decker Infrawave Toasters because an electrical component can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with reported property damage (kitchen countertop and cabinets), which meets the rubric criteria for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' under the Severe category.

Plain-English summary

Applica Consumer Products Inc. is recalling about 70,000 Black & Decker brand Infrawave Toasters. The recalled two-slice toasters are black with stainless steel trim and a digital display below the lever. The model number ST2000 is printed on the rating plate on the bottom of the unit.

The recall is due to a fire hazard. An electrical component in the toaster can overheat and ignite the circuit board. 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.

The toasters were sold at home improvement and discount department retailers nationwide from March 2007 through November 2007 for about $50. 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.

The recalled product

Product
Black & Decker® brand Infrawave™ Toasters
Category
Consumer Product — Small Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
70,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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