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CPSC recall · Reported December 5, 2007

Black & Decker Brand Toasters Recalled By Applica Consumer Products Inc. Due to Fire Hazard

An electrical component in the toaster can overheat and ignite the circuit board, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #
08111
Affected scope
About 70,000
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Applica Consumer Products Inc., of Miramar, Fla. recalled The recalled two-slice toaster is black with stainless steel trim and has a digital displ… - a moderate-severity action.

Black & Decker Brand Toasters Recalled By Applica Consumer Products Inc. Due to Fire Haza… was recalled by Applica Consumer Products Inc., of Miramar, Fla. in December 5, 2007. Reason: An electrical component in the toaster can overheat and ignite the circuit board, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled toaster, unplug it immediately, and contact Appl…. Verify recall #08111 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Applica Consumer Products Inc., of Miramar, Fla. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-An electrical component in the toaster can overheat and ignite the circuit board, posing a fire hazard..

Moderate
severity level
December 5, 2007
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08111 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #08111) was formally reported on December 5, 2007. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Applica Consumer Products Inc., of Miramar, Fla. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 70,000.

The documented reason for this recall is: An electrical component in the toaster can overheat and ignite the circuit board, posing a fire hazard. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should stop using the recalled toaster, unplug it immediately, and contact Applica to receive a refund. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 70,000

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

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.

Reason for recall

An electrical component in the toaster can overheat and ignite the circuit board, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled toaster, unplug it immediately, and contact Applica to receive a refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 08111
Date reported December 5, 2007
Date initiated December 5, 2007
Recalling firm Applica Consumer Products Inc., of Miramar, Fla.
Affected scope About 70,000
Distribution Not disclosed
Official source CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using the recalled toaster, unplug it immediately, and contact Applica to receive a refund.

  • Check the recall number (08111) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Applica Consumer Products Inc., of Miramar, Fla.. Units affected: About 70,000.
Why was this product recalled?
An electrical component in the toaster can overheat and ignite the circuit board, posing a fire hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using the recalled toaster, unplug it immediately, and contact Applica to receive a refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 5, 2007. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 08111.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (08111) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported December 5, 2007. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.