CPSC recall · Reported March 19, 2008
Salton Inc. Recalls Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard
The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard.
Salton Inc., of Lake Forest, Ill. recalled This recall involves the chrome two-slice electric toasters sold under the following bran….
Salton Inc. Recalls Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Salton Inc., of Lake Forest, Ill. in March 19, 2008. Reason: The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the toaster immediately, unplug it, and cut off the power cor…. Verify recall #08227 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Salton Inc., of Lake Forest, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard..
- None
- agency class
- March 19, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08227 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - 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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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08227 |
| Date reported | March 19, 2008 |
| Date initiated | March 19, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Salton Inc., of Lake Forest, Ill. |
| Affected scope | About 12,000 (This recall was first announced in Dec. 2007) |
| 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 toaster immediately, unplug it, and cut off the power cord where it enters the body of the toaste…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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