Recall 02-099, published February 7, 2002
VersaToast™ Wide-Slot Toaster
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
T1250They have model number T1200, T1250, T1400 or T1450 written on the bottom of the toaster.
Which products are included?
Applica made and sold these toasters under the Black & Decker® brand. The recall includes both two-slice and four-slice Black & Decker® brand VersaToast™ wide-slot toasters. "BLACK & DECKER®," "VersaToast™" and "WIDE SLOT" are written on the side of the toaster, near the cooking controls. The toasters have either white or black plastic enclosures. They have model number T1200, T1250, T1400 or T1450 written on the bottom of the toaster.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The heating element in these toasters can continue to operate after use, posing a fire hazard.
Official remedy
Consumers should unplug and stop using these recalled toasters immediately.
- Brand
- VersaToast Wide-Slot
- Recall published
- February 7, 2002
- Category
- Appliances
- Units
- About 2.1 million
- Sold at / sales period
- Discount department stores, including Wal-Mart, Service Merchandise, Kohl's Department Stores and Bradlees, sold the toasters nationwide, from June 1999 through January 2002. The two-slice toasters sold for between $10 and $20.
