Black & Decker® Brand Toasters Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

This just in: About 70,000 Black & Decker® brand InfrawaveTM Toasters have been recalled because an electrical component in the toaster can overheat and ignite the circuit board, posing a fire hazard. The product is distributed by Applica Consumer Products Inc., of Miramar, Fla., and is manufactured in China.

So far, Applica has received two reports of the toasters igniting, including one report of fire that damaged a kitchen countertop and cabinets. There have been no reported injuries.

The recalled two-slice toaster is black with stainless steel trim and has a digital display below the toaster lever. The Black & Decker® brand name is on the top of the toaster. Model number ST2000 is printed on the rating plate on the bottom of the toaster.

Black & Decker® brand InfrawaveTM Toasters are sold in home improvement and discount department retailers nationwide from March 2007 through November 2007 for about $50.

If you are affected: consumers should stop using the recalled toaster, unplug it immediately, and contact Applica to receive a refund.

For additional information, contact Applica at (800) 556-9439 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or log on to the firm's Web site at http://www.acprecall.com