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Salton Toasters Recalled

March 19, 2008
Salton Inc. is recalling about 12,000 electric toasters. The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard.

About 13,000 similar toasters were recalled by QVC in December 2007.

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.

The toasters were sold by online and retail liquidators nationwide from January 2000 through December 2007 for between $40 and $50. They were made in China.

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.

Consumer Contact: 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.

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

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