March 29, 2004

By: Klaus Borrok
Website: http://www.1st-in-home-decor.com

CPSC, Applica Consumer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Black & Decker Brand VersaToast Toasters

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Applica Consumer Products Inc., of Miami Lakes, Fla., is voluntarily recalling about 2.1 million VersaToast wide-slot toasters. Applica made and sold these toasters under the Black & Decker brand. The heating element in these toasters can continue to operate after use, posing a fire hazard.

CPSC and Applica are aware of nine reports of fires associated with these toasters after a period of non-use, resulting in minor property damage to kitchen cabinets. One minor injury was reported to the firm, but it has not been confirmed and is under investigation.

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.

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