Recall #02-099 · Published February 7, 2002
VersaToast™ Wide-Slot Toaster
CPSC published a recall notice for VersaToast™ Wide-Slot Toaster from VersaToast™ Wide-Slot on February 7, 2002. CPSC identifies this hazard: The heating element in these toasters can continue to operate after use, posing a fire hazard. The official remedy states: Consumers should unplug and stop using these recalled toasters immediately.
Why 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.
- Recall published
- February 7, 2002
- 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.