Salton Inc. Recalls Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 08227. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 08227 has the recall date 19 Mar 2008. The notice names the firm Salton. The recall has about 12,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2008 has 9,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Toasters/Toaster Ovens.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | None. |
|---|---|
| Units | 12,000 |
| Description | 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 | Electric Toasters, About 12,000 (This recall was first announced in Dec. 2007), Toasters/Toaster Ovens |
| Sold at | Online and retail liquidators nationwide from January 2000 through December 2007 for between $40 and $50. |
| Distributor | Salton Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 12,000Median of 2008: 9,500
- CPSC recalls of 2008
- 392
- Recalls of 2008 with one of the same hazards
- 26%
- Recalls of 2008 in the category Toasters/Toaster Ovens
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Salton
- 4
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 2 Oct 2007 | Salton Inc. and QVC Recall Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard |
| 17 Mar 2004 | CPSC, Salton, Inc. Announce Recall of Timex Outdoor Appliance Timers |
| 10 Apr 1987 | Coffee/Expresso/Cappuccino Maker Recalled by Salton |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 08227The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 08227. https://recallregister.com/product/4254-salton-inc-recalls-electric-toasters-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 08227 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Online and retail liquidators nationwide from January 2000 through December 2007 for between $40 and $50.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08227?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 12,000 (This recall was first announced in Dec. 2007)
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China