Black & Decker Infrawave Toasters

Description: Black & Decker Brand Toasters Recalled By Applica Consumer Products Inc. Due to Fire Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 5, 2007 Release #08-111 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 556-9439 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Firm's Media Contact: Jennifer Furey, (312) 596-3615 Black & Decker® Brand Toasters Recalled By Applica Consumer Products Inc. Due to Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products and unplug the unit immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Black & Decker® brand Infrawave? Toasters Units: About 70,000 Distributor: Applica Consumer Products Inc., of Miramar, Fla. Hazard: An electrical component in the toaster can overheat and ignite the circuit board, posing a fire hazard. Incidents/Injuries: 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. Description and Model: The recalled two-slice toaster is black with stainless steel trim and has a digital display below the toaster lever. The Black & Decker® brand name is on the top of the toaster. Model number ST2000 is printed on the rating plate on the bottom of the toaster. Manufactured in: China Sold at: Home improvement and discount department retailers nationwide from March 2007 through November 2007 for about $50. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled toaster, unplug it immediately, and contact Applica to receive a refund. Consumer Contact: 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 [Learn More]