CPSC, Black & Decker Settle Toaster Lawsuit; Improve Recall Remedy
Press Release # 98-097
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- Screen Reading: "Black and Decker Spacemaker Optima Toasters (Model T1000 sold from 1994 through 1996) were recalled because they can allow food to catch on fire, and when the toaster door automatically opens and the food rack extends beyond the door, flames from the food can escape the unit and expose kitchen contents and their contents to the fire."
- Screen Reading: "Black and Decker Spacemaker Optima Toasters Continued: Black & Decker has received 1,066 food fire complaints involving these toasters; 656 of these involved property damage and 8 involved injuries. Call Black & Decker at toll free at (800) 746-2159 to get a free replacement product."
- View of Black and Decker Spacemaker Optima Toaster sitting on counter.
- View of Spacemaker Optima Toaster installed under a cabinet smoking. The toaster door automatically opens and the food inside has caught fire and has ignited the cabinets above the toaster.
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