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Black & Decker Toasters

December 5, 2007    Spanish
About 70,000 Black & Decker "Infrawave" toasters are being recalled. An electrical component in the toaster can overheat and ignite the circuit board, posing a fire hazard.

Applica Consumer Products, the manufacturer, 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.

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. The toasters were made in China.

The toasters were sold at home improvement and discount department retailers nationwide from March 2007 through November 2007 for about $50.

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 Web site at www.acprecall.com.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

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