Salton Inc. Recalls Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 08227 · Mar 19, 2008 · Salton Inc.
12,000
units affected
12,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08227
- Date
- Mar 19, 2008
- Company
- Salton Inc.
- Units affected
- 12,000
- Product
- Electric Toasters
- Product type
- Toasters/Toaster Ovens
- Hazard
- Fire
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.
What can happen
The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None.
- Sold at
- Online and retail liquidators nationwide from January 2000 through December 2007 for between $40 and $50.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled electric toasters?
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.
What is the hazard?
The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.