CPSC, Applica Consumer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Black & Decker® Brand VersaToast™ Toasters
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-02-07). Hazards: fire. Models: T1200, T1250, T1400, T1450. About 2,100,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02099 |
| Published | 2002-02-07 |
| Last updated | 2025-08-20 |
| Product category | Toasters/Toaster Ovens |
| Products | VersaToast™ Wide-Slot Toaster |
| Firm named in the title | Applica Consumer Products Inc. |
| Firms | Applica Consumer Products Inc., of Miami Lakes, Fla. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 2,100,000 |
| Model numbers | T1200, T1250, T1400, T1450 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | stop use |
| Sold | 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.
Hazard
The heating element in these toasters can continue to operate after use, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should unplug and stop using these recalled toasters immediately.
Incidents and 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.
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