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Recall: Salton Inc. Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard

Recall: Salton Inc. Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard

Name of Product: Electric Toasters
Units: About 12,000
Distributor: Salton Inc., of Lake Forest, Ill.
Hazard: The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: None.
Description: This recall involves the chrome two-slice electric toasters sold under the following brands: Farberware (model # [...]

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