CPSC, Applica Consumer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Black & Decker® Brand VersaToast™ Toasters
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2092.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2092.
Consumers should unplug and stop using these recalled toasters immediately.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2092.
For more information on receiving a refund, consumers should call Applica Consumer Products Inc. toll-free at (866) 264-9230 anytime or go to the firm's web site at www.householdproductsinc.com
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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of an appliances recall: CPSC, Applica Consumer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Black & Decker® Brand VersaToast™ Toasters. The notice was published on February 7, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 2 units are potentially affected.