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Salton Inc. Recalls Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard

⚠ 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.

Category
Units Affected
12,000
Recall Date
March 19, 2008
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Fire Or Burn
Online And Retail Liquidators Nationwide From January 2000 Through December 2007 For Between $40 And $50. recall product photo 1

CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4254.

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.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4254.

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.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Online And Retail Liquidators Nationwide From January 2000 Through December 2007 For Between $40 And $50. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. 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-4254.

Contact Salton at (800) 233-9054 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.esalton.com

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Online And Retail Liquidators Nationwide From January 2000 Through December 2007 For Between $40 And $50. Recall FAQ

Online And Retail Liquidators Nationwide From January 2000 Through December 2007 For Between $40 And $50. is the subject of an appliances recall: Salton Inc. Recalls Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard. The notice was published on March 19, 2008 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 12,000 units are potentially affected.