Recall #08-227 · Published March 19, 2008
Electric Toasters
CPSC published a recall notice for Electric Toasters from Salton Inc. on March 19, 2008. CPSC identifies this hazard: The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard. The official remedy states: 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.
Why it was recalled
The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard.
Official remedy
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.
- Brand
- Salton Inc.
- Recall published
- March 19, 2008
- Units
- About 12,000 (This recall was first announced in Dec. 2007)
- Sold at / sales period
- Online and retail liquidators nationwide from January 2000 through December 2007 for between $40 and $50.