The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08227·Announced 2008-03-19

Salton Recalls Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard

Salton Inc. is recalling specific chrome two-slice electric toasters because they can turn on without bread and ignite items on top, posing a fire hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product, but the source text explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Salton Inc. is recalling chrome two-slice electric toasters sold under the Farberware, Hoffritz, and Russell Hobbs brands. The recall involves approximately 12,000 units sold online and at retail liquidators nationwide from January 2000 through December 2007 for between $40 and $50. The toasters were manufactured in China.

The recalled toasters can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of them, posing a fire hazard. The company has not reported any injuries or incidents related to this defect. Affected models include Farberware FCT200 or FCT100, Hoffritz HZT2 and HZT2M, and Russell Hobbs RH2MT. The brand name and model number are printed on a plate located on the underside of the toaster.

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 provided by Salton will receive a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact Salton at (800) 233-9054 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.esalton.com.

The recalled product

Product
Electric Toasters
Category
Consumer Product — Small Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
12,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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