Salton Inc. Recalls Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-03-19). Hazards: fire. Models: FCT200, FCT100, HZT2, HZT2M, RH2MT. About 12,000 units in the US.

Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Recall number	`08227`
Published	2008-03-19
Last updated	2014-05-23
Product category	Toasters/Toaster Ovens
Products	Electric Toasters
Firm named in the title	Salton Inc.
Firms	Salton Inc., of Lake Forest, Ill. (distributor)
Manufactured in	China
Units (US)	12,000
Model numbers	`FCT200`, `FCT100`, `HZT2`, `HZT2M`, `RH2MT`
Hazard classes	fire
Remedy classes	refund, stop use
Sold	Online and retail liquidators nationwide from January 2000 through December 2007 for between $40 and $50.

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.

Hazard

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 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.

Incidents and injuries

None.

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