Moderate Recalled March 19, 2008 About 12,000 (This recall was first announced in Dec. 2007) units Updated May 23, 2014

Salton Inc. Recalls Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard

Fire

The hazard

The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents reported: None.

What to do now

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.

Contact: Contact Salton at (800) 233-9054 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.esalton.com

About this recall

This recall involves the chrome two-slice electric toasters sold under the following brands: Farberware (model # FCT200 or FCT100), Hoffritz (model # HZT2 and HZT2M), and Russell Hobbs (model #RH2MT). The brand name and model number are printed on a plate located on the underside of the toaster.

Product photos

Recalled Toaster
Recalled Toaster

Photos: U.S. CPSC