CPSC, Applica Consumer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Black & Decker® Brand VersaToast™ Toasters
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2002-02-07 · 02099
Hazards
The heating element in these toasters can continue to operate after use, posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
02099
Date
2002-02-07
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
VersaToast™ Wide-Slot Toaster
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Applica Consumer Products Inc., of Miami Lakes, Fla.
Retailer(s)
Discount department stores, including Wal-Mart, Service Merchandise, Kohl's Department Stores and Bradlees, sold the toasters nationwide, from June 1999 through January 2002. The two-slice toasters sold for between $10 and $20.
Description
Applica made and sold these toasters under the Black & Decker® brand. The recall includes both two-slice and four-slice Black & Decker® brand VersaToast™ wide-slot toasters. "BLACK & DECKER®," "VersaToast™" and "WIDE SLOT" are written on the side of the toaster, near the cooking controls. The toasters have either white or black plastic enclosures. They have model number T1200, T1250, T1400 or T1450 written on the bottom of the toaster.