CPSC Recall in 2007: Black & Decker® Brand Toasters Recalled By Applica Consumer Products Inc. Due to Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Applica Consumer Products Inc., of Miramar, Fla., is voluntarily recalling about 70,000 Black & Decker brand Infrawave Toasters. An electrical component in the toaster can overheat and ignite the circuit board, posing a fire hazard.Name of Product: Black & Decker® brand Infrawave™ ToastersUnits: About 70,000Distributor: Applica Consumer Products Inc., of Miramar, Fla.Hazard: An electrical component in the toaster can overheat and ignite the circuit board, posing a fire hazard.Incidents/Injuries: Applica has received two reports of the toasters igniting, including one report of fire that damaged a kitchen countertop and cabinets. There have been no reported injuries.Description and Model: 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.Manufactured in: ChinaSold at: Home improvement and discount department retailers nationwide from March 2007 through November 2007 for about $50.Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled toaster, unplug it immediately, and contact Applica to receive a refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Applica at (800) 556-9439 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or log on to the firm's website at http://www.acprecall.com.  

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

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Applica has received two reports of the toasters igniting, including one report of fire that damaged a kitchen countertop and cabinets. There have been no reported injuries.

Home improvement and discount department retailers nationwide from March 2007 through November 2007 for about $50.

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