CPSC, Applica Consumer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Black & Decker® Brand VersaToast™ Toasters

危险说明 Hazard

• The heating element in these toasters can continue to operate after use, posing a fire hazard.

受影响产品

官方描述 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.

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

• CPSC and Applica are aware of nine reports of fires associated with these toasters after a period of non-use, resulting in minor property damage to kitchen cabinets. One minor injury was reported to the firm, but it has not been confirmed and is under investigation.

官方补救措施 Remedy

• Consumers should unplug and stop using these recalled toasters immediately.

消费者联系信息

For more information on receiving a refund, consumers should call Applica Consumer Products Inc. toll-free at (866) 264-9230 anytime or go to the firm's web site at www.householdproductsinc.com

相关企业

制造商：Applica Consumer Products Inc., of Miami Lakes, Fla.

零售商：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.