The CPSC has announced a Black & Decker Toaster Recall due to possible risk of fire. According to the CPSC, consumers should stop using and unplug the recalled Black & Decker toasters.

The toasters recalled are Black & Decker® brand Infrawave™ Toasters. 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.

Hazard: According to the CPSC, an electrical component in the toaster can overheat and ignite the circuit board, posing a fire hazard. Applica Consumer Products Inc., of Miramar, Florida, the distributor of the toasters, 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 recall involves about 70,000 Black & Decker toasters. The recalled toasters were sold at home improvement and discount department retailers nationwide from March 2007 through November 2007 for about $50.

If there has not been a fire or any smoke damage related to the recalled toasters, consumers should stop using the recalled toaster, unplug it immediately, and contact Applica to receive a refund. Pritzker | Olsen, a leading product liability law firm, recommends contacting a product liability lawyer immediately (and not Applica) if there has been a fire or any smoke damage related to a recalled toaster. PritzkerOlsen is posting this recall as a public service. The firm is not representing people who have sustained property damage that may be associated with this product.

Posted December 2007

Labels: fire risk, product liability lawyer