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Salton Inc. Recalls Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard

Date: March 19, 2008
Company: Salton Inc., of Lake Forest, Ill.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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.

Affected Products

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.

Why Was This Recalled?

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

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Salton Inc., of Lake Forest, Ill.

Salton Inc., of Lake Forest, Ill. has 2 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report