Black and Decker countertop and toaster ovens

117 reports to CPSC, the latest made Jul 30, 2026. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

From SaferProducts.gov, released Nov 5, 2026.

117reports to CPSC
Jul 30, 2026the latest report was made
May 13, 2011the earliest
114with the company’s comments

Brand: Black and Decker
Makers: Spectrum Brands, Inc. and Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDSMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product: Countertop and toaster ovensElectric, including broilersCPSC’s product type: Electric Counter-top Ovens, Broilers or Toaster Ovens (code 216), in Kitchen: Appliances

Other ways the reports write the brand (14)

“Black & Decker”, “Black&Decker”, “Black & Decket”, “BLACK & DECKER”, “Black & Decker (Spectrum) - Home Appliance Dept.”, “Black & Decker Countertop Convection Oven”, “Black & Decker Countertop Oven”, “Black and Decker (Applica)”, “Black and Decker Convection Countertop oven”, “Black and Decker Countertop Oven”, “Black&Decker model TRO4075B”, “Black. & Decker”, “black & decker” and “black&decker”

By month

2 reports from August 2025 to July 2026; the most in July 2026, 2. 115 earlier reports, since May 2011, are in the table.

The numbers, as a table

Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
Month	Reports
July 2026	2
July 2025	1
June 2025	1
December 2024	1
November 2024	1
June 2024	1
March 2024	2
August 2023	1
June 2023	1
May 2023	1
April 2023	1
October 2022	1
June 2022	1
May 2022	1
March 2022	1
November 2021	1
January 2021	1
December 2020	1
April 2020	2
March 2019	1
January 2019	1
December 2018	1
May 2018	1
December 2017	1
July 2017	1
June 2017	1
April 2017	1
January 2017	2
July 2016	2
April 2016	1
January 2016	1
December 2015	1
September 2015	4
May 2015	3
March 2015	2
February 2015	2
January 2015	1
May 2014	2
April 2014	2
January 2014	1
October 2013	2
September 2013	3
August 2013	2
July 2013	2
June 2013	2
May 2013	2
April 2013	1
March 2013	1
February 2013	1
January 2013	2
December 2012	5
November 2012	1
October 2012	2
September 2012	2
July 2012	7
June 2012	1
May 2012	2
April 2012	1
March 2012	5
February 2012	2
January 2012	2
December 2011	1
November 2011	1
October 2011	2
September 2011	2
August 2011	2
July 2011	3
June 2011	2
May 2011	2

How badly anyone was hurt

Seen by a doctor or nurse 1 CPSC: Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
First aid 2 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
Hurt, no treatment 12 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
Hurt, care not known 3 CPSC: Injury, Level of care not known
No one hurt 97 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
No incident, no one hurt 2 CPSC: No Incident, No Injury

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

No one hurt
Made Jul 30, 2026, sent to the company Aug 3, 2026, published by CPSC Aug 17, 2026

The product, in the report: Black+Decker Countertop Convection Toaster Oven

It turns itself on automatically after toasting bread. “Bake” functionality starts, and the temperature numbers constantly change upwards, as if someone is pressing the buttons.

Model
CTO6335S
Where
AUSTIN, Texas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unknown
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(8/13/2026) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Thank you for providing us with this information. The safety and satisfaction of our customers are our primary concerns. Spectrum Brands encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20260730-D954D-2147313181. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Hurt, no treatment
Made Jul 29, 2026, sent to the company Aug 3, 2026, published by CPSC Aug 17, 2026

The product, in the report: grey/silver and black toaster and air fryer. had 3 knobs on the right side of oven.(Temperature, Function, Timer/ Toast) Black handle

I put a waffle in the toaster oven to warm. I decided to take the waffle out of the toaster oven, so I walked over to the toaster. Opened it. Take the waffle out. As I was about to reach for a plate, the toaster oven exploded. During the explosion the handle of the toaster oven flew off the glass part of the oven and hit me between the area under my bust and ribcage. I was surrounded by glass. There was glass and splinter everywhere, from the kitchen to the dining area.

Model
TO6235-0BD
Bought from
Walmart Store, Florida
Bought
Apr 15, 2026, about then
Where
Dundee, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 42, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand BLACK and DECKER, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

CPSC report 20260729-6B726-2147313221. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Seen by a doctor or nurse
Made Jul 3, 2025, sent to the company Jul 21, 2025, published by CPSC Aug 4, 2025

The product, in the report: Toaster oven

(07/02/2025) The consumer stated that the toaster oven caught on fire. The product was on the counter. The consumer had put bread in it. When she moved it, sparks started coming from the cord at the base where the cord goes into the unit and burned the consumer on her finger on rt. hand.
The consumer provided the number, 019CV, which is the number on the plug. When the consumer contacted the firm, this is a number that they asked for.
I received a burn on my pointer finger of my right hand and was seen in [REDACTED] Urgent Care In [REDACTED], PA Received prescription(s) pain med cream + anti-bacteria cream
Case# [REDACTED] - spoke w/ [REDACTED], then [REDACTED] refused. Wanted fixed + not taking chance on another injury. Manufacturer said he’d send label - send toaster back + would send check for $37.86

Model
TO1303SB
Serial number
(No Serial # listed)
Bought from
Gift
Where
Denver, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 64, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Black & Decker (Spectrum) - Home Appliance Dept., made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, Seen by Medical Professional

The company’s comments, in its own words

(7/31/2025) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Thank you for providing us with this information. The safety and satisfaction of our customers are our primary concerns. Spectrum Brands encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20250703-6C385-5381414. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Hurt, no treatment
Made Jun 24, 2025, sent to the company Dec 18, 2025, published by CPSC Jan 7, 2026

The product, in the report: Air fryer/toaster oven combination

(06/23/2025) The glass in the door of the product exploded. The product was in use for about 2 minutes when it happened. This is the first time that the consumer had used it.
The consumer stated that she stepped on a piece of glass while cleaning up the glass.

Model
TO4225-OBD
Serial number
Unknown
Bought from
WalMart
Bought
Jun 1, 2025
Where
Putnam Valley, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

The company’s comments, in its own words

(1/5/2026) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Thank you for providing us with this information. The safety and satisfaction of our customers are our primary concerns. Spectrum Brands encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20250624-BD080-5370164. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Dec 10, 2024, sent to the company Dec 13, 2024, published by CPSC Dec 31, 2024

The product, in the report: Black & Decker Toaster Oven, 15” X 7” X 9.5”, black and silver

As I was toasting a piece of bread, my Black & Decker toaster oven door exploded and glass went all over the kitchen

Model
T01356SG
Where
Reading, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unknown
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(12/13/2024) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Thank you for providing us with this information. The safety and satisfaction of our customers are our primary concerns. Spectrum Brands encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20241210-7220E-2147334705. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Nov 21, 2024, sent to the company Nov 25, 2024, published by CPSC Dec 10, 2024

The product, in the report: a small oven toaster/airfryer color - silver empower brands llc toaster oven

I bought a black and decker airfryer/toaster model no TO1787ss 120v 60hz 1150w. I was toasting a flatbread for about 2 mins. when I looked at the oven, the bread was on fire. the flames were so high it could have started my work kitchen on fire. I managed to throw the bread in the sink to stop the flames.

Model
TO1787SS
Serial number
5024208
Bought from
WALMART- CHINO CALIFORNIA, California
Where
whittier, California: Other
Who was involved
Unknown
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand black and decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(11/25/2024) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Thank you for providing us with this information. The safety and satisfaction of our customers are our primary concerns. Spectrum Brands encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20241121-AB065-2147335116. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Jun 7, 2024, sent to the company Jun 14, 2024, published by CPSC Jul 1, 2024

The product, in the report: Black n Decker Crisp ‘N Bake 4 Slice Toaster Oven Gray outside color 4 slice / 9 Pizza Cooking Capacity 30-Minute Timer with Stay-On Lets you know when cooking is complete 5 Cooking Functions -Toast, Broil and Bake, Keep-Warm and Air Fry Power Indicator Light Indicates when unit is on Dishwasher Safe Removeable parts

El metal externo superior se esta quemando y entiendo que si lo sigo utilizando se puede encender en fuego. Lo que entiendo es el material de metal de baja calidad, la pintura no es para altas temperatura o mal ensamblaje del quemador que puede estar muy cerca de la parte superior. La parte exterior inferior no tiene ningun signo de producir algun signo de quemado.
----TRANSLATION FROM SPANISH----
The upper outer metal is burning and I understand that if I continue to use it it can catch fire. What I understand is the low quality metal material, the paint is not for high temperature or burner misassembly which may be very close to the top. The lower outer part has no signs of producing any signs of burning.

Model
Model Number: TO1787SS
UPC
050875828070
Serial number
Not Serial Nomber
Bought from
WALMART
Bought
Nov 21, 2023
Where
Puerto Rico: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Black And Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(6/14/2024) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Thank you for providing us with this information. The safety and satisfaction of our customers are our primary concerns. Spectrum Brands encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20240607-24398-2147338748. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Mar 27, 2024, sent to the company Mar 29, 2024, published by CPSC Apr 12, 2024

The product, in the report: Black and Decker Air Fry Toaster Oven

My brand new Black and Decker Toaster oven air fryer caught fire while I toasted 2 slices of bread on a medium setting.

Model
TO1787SS
Bought from
Amazon
Bought
Mar 10, 2024, about then
Where
Avon, Connecticut: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 69, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(3/29/2024) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Thank you for providing us with this information. The safety and satisfaction of our customers are our primary concerns. Spectrum Brands encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20240327-B2617-2147340112. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Mar 11, 2024, sent to the company Mar 12, 2024, published by CPSC Apr 2, 2024

The product, in the report: Black and Decker toster oven UL listed number E187786. Model or serial number could not be derived from unit.

Brand new Black and Decker toster oven nearly causes house fire. After recently purchasing a toster oven from Walmart, a dangerous defective timer mechanism caused the unit not to turn off after the timer had counted down. I used the oven 10-20 times before the failure occurred. It was about 1 month old at the time. I typically cook small pizza in the oven. I set the timer to 8 minutes. The timer controls the power going to the heating elements and turns it off after it makes a ding. When the timer failed, it got stuck one second before it was supposed to ding, causing the 8 minute pizza to cook until a small fire began in the oven and my smoke alarms went off. I was able to turn the oven off by applying a slight amount of pressure to the timer knob, pushing it past zero and causing an audible ding and the de-powering of the heating elements. The issue persists and the oven must now be carefully monitored throughout the cooking cycle. After searching [REDACTED] it seems this is a very common problem with these toster ovens. Timer mechanisms must be built reliably to turn power off.

Model
Unknown (no model or serial present anywhere on un
Bought from
Walmart
Bought
Feb 7, 2024, about then
Where
United States: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 22, Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(3/12/2024) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Thank you for providing us with this information. The safety and satisfaction of our customers are our primary concerns. Spectrum Brands encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20240311-A89E1-2147340469. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Aug 12, 2023, sent to the company Aug 15, 2023, published by CPSC Aug 29, 2023

The product, in the report: Crisp N Bake Air Fry Digital 4 Slice Toaster Oven, Silver metal, 12 inches

The toaster oven(Crisp ‘N’ Bake Air Fry Digital 4 slice Toaster oven - Black and Decker) was on air fryer mode and then when time was up (5minutes), I came to check on my food and it was on flames

Model
Crisp N Bake Air FRy Digitak 4 Slice Toaster Oven
Serial number
TO1747SSG
Bought from
Walmart
Bought
Jul 24, 2023, about then
Where
Davis, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(8/15/2023) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Thank you for providing us with this information. The safety and satisfaction of our customers are our primary concerns. Spectrum Brands encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20230812-EC6A1-2147345841. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
First aid
Made Jun 8, 2023, sent to the company Jun 13, 2023, published by CPSC Jun 28, 2023

The product, in the report: BLACK+DECKER 8 Slice Extra-Wide Stainless Steel Countertop Toaster Oven, TO3250XSB

After preheating my Black and Decker Countertop Toaster Oven at 350 degrees for 5 minutes I pulled the handle downwards to open the door, the glass door suddenly shattered and glass shards spread across my kitchen. Some small pieces of glass embedded themselves in my right hand and right upper leg.

Model
TO3250XSB
Bought from
Walmart, Michigan
Bought
Jun 9, 2020
Where
Imlay City, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 38, Unknown
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional

The company’s comments, in its own words

(6/13/2023) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Thank you for providing us with this information. The safety and satisfaction of our customers are our primary concerns. The submitter of this report did not provide contact information to allow Spectrum Brands to follow up. Spectrum Brands encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20230608-F64E1-2147347112. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Hurt, no treatment
Made May 26, 2023, sent to the company May 31, 2023, published by CPSC Jun 14, 2023

The product, in the report: Black & Decker toaster/convection oven

Black & Decker toaster/convection oven caught bread crumbs on fire in less than 30 minutes at 200 degrees.

Model
TO3250XSB
Bought from
Big Lots
Bought
Jun 6, 2021, about then
Where
Coupeville, Washington: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 57, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

The company’s comments, in its own words

(5/31/2023) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Thank you for providing us with this information. The safety and satisfaction of our customers are our primary concerns. Spectrum Brands encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20230526-E39E9-2147347340. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Hurt, care not known
Made Apr 10, 2023, sent to the company Dec 19, 2025, published by CPSC Jan 8, 2026

The product, in the report: Toaster oven

Caller is reporting that the toaster convection oven burnt the toast because it did not automatically shut off. She stated that there was a fire inside of the oven because of the incident. Fortunately, she was present, she immediately unplugged it. Caller stated that she was slightly burnt on her left ring finger. No medical attention was needed. The manufacturer was not contacted.
Caller feels that this toaster oven is a fire hazard and should be recalled.

Model
T0131SBD
Bought from
Amazon.com
Bought
Nov 29, 2021
Where
Andover, Massachusetts: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand black & decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, Level of care not known

The company’s comments, in its own words

(12/19/2025) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Thank you for providing us with this information. The safety and satisfaction of our customers are our primary concerns. Spectrum Brands encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20230410-60C77-4169035. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Oct 7, 2022, sent to the company Nov 9, 2022, published by CPSC Nov 25, 2022

The product, in the report: Air fry toaster oven

(10/04/2022) As soon as the consumer turned the toaster oven on, it exploded. No one was injured.

Model
Crisp ‘N Bake TO3217SS
Bought from
Walmart, New York
Bought
Sep 22, 2022
Where
Monroe, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(11/9/2022) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Thank you for providing us with this information. The safety and satisfaction of our customers are our primary concerns. Spectrum Brands encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20221007-CFF8D-3926764. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Jun 30, 2022, sent to the company Aug 8, 2022, published by CPSC Aug 22, 2022

The product, in the report: Black and Decker toaster oven model TO1760SS

When I first received this new toaster oven, a replacement for another model which was defective, I top-broiled a piece of bread with pesto to warm it. All went well. When I did it again the next morning, the unit exploded, knocking off the handle and scattering glass up to seven feet away. This happened as I was approaching the toaster oven to remove the heated bread…it was sheer luck that I was not close enough to be splattered with the glass. It took me an hour to clean up the glass and deposit the unit safely into the original box. Glass shards were all over my kitchen.
Report Update 6/30/22: At my request, Spectrum representative “[REDACTED]” with the warranty division of Spectrum Brands, returned my request for a call. One of my questions was to be advised whether there had been other incidents e.g. explosions that blew off the door, shattering glass for six feet. I am awaiting word whether they want to have the damaged unit shipped to them so their Engineering and Quality Control team could examine it.
I was very disturbed to learn that whatever they learn is “proprietary” and would not be released to the public. So there is no way to know how frequently this happens or has happened. I saw on your website reports of fires, of units being turned off, but not really turning off. The units were not identified as to model.
I do not think this type of information should be withheld from consumers. I could easily have been badly injured or blinded when the glass door exploded and shattered as I was approaching the unit to retrieve the toast.
This is the second item, manufactured in China (which has special protections), that was defective to the point of causing damage to my wood flooring. The US company did not cover this damage, only a replacement. It took me six months, working with an attorney, to receive payment to cover replacing my flooring. This was a brand new dehumidifier…the shut-off failed when the bucket became too full.
Consumers need protection!
Report Update 8/22/22: They have not been responsible in either acknowledging the danger this product put me in—and potentially others, as well. The glass could have hit my face and eyes. They refused to give information about whether or not this has happened to other customers using the same or other Black & Decker toaster ovens. They requested I keep the unit until they decided whether or not they wanted to examine it to determine the reason for the explosion. There was no reply until I sent the email below (seven weeks later) on August 6th and then they sent only a label. Nothing that acknowledged their interest or concern.
> June 13, 2022 - I reported the explosion and sent pictures. > June 28, 2022 - I called to ask about returning the unit…[REDACTED](Engineering and Quality Control) called me and said there had not been enough time for them to know whether they wanted the unit to examine. > > August 6, 2022 - I still have the large box in my dining room, waiting to hear back from [REDACTED] whether Engineering and Quality Control wants to figure out why the new toaster oven exploded the second time it was used. > I am feeling that no one cares. I was fortunate enough not to have the glass blow up in my face, but it seems that is what will be necessary for it to get attention.

Model
TO1760SS
UPC
050875818156
Bought from
Spectrum Brands (replacement), Wisconsin
Bought
Jun 2, 2022, about then
Where
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unknown
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(8/8/2022) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Thank you for providing us with this information. The safety and satisfaction of our customers are our primary concerns. Spectrum Brands encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20220630-3647A-2147355306. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made May 6, 2022, sent to the company May 18, 2022, published by CPSC Jun 2, 2022

The product, in the report: Black & Decker countertop toaster oven Model # TO705SB Made in China Spectrum Brands; glass front door opened with faulty black handle

Plastic handle on front “glass” door of B&Decker toaster oven slipped off. Had it been in normal countertop use, the hot glass could have fallen on my hand. Handle never was not firmly fixed. It appeared to be designed to slip on and meant to stay in place. It never did.

Model
TO705SB
UPC
N/A
Serial number
N/A
Bought from
Macy’s Kenwood/Cincinnati
Bought
Dec 31, 2020, about then
Where
Cincinnati, Ohio: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 83, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(5/18/2022) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Thank you for providing us with this information. The safety and satisfaction of our customers are our primary concerns. Spectrum Brands encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20220506-9E6B7-2147356333. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Mar 30, 2022, sent to the company Apr 4, 2022, published by CPSC Apr 18, 2022

The product, in the report: Toaster oven

The power cord of my toaster oven ignited during use. The power cord ignited at the base of the plug. I was toasting bread. There was a crackling sound, then a flame emerged from the power cord. I was able to blow out the flame, then unplugged the toaster oven. The circuit breaker did not trip.

Model
TO1745SSG
Bought from
Target, Ohio
Bought
Jul 1, 2021, about then
Where
Shaker Heights, Ohio: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 51, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(4/4/2022) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Thank you for providing us with this information. The safety and satisfaction of our customers are our primary concerns. Spectrum Brands encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20220330-10FE0-2147357048. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No incident, no one hurt
Made Nov 20, 2021, sent to the company Nov 23, 2021, published by CPSC Dec 8, 2021

The product, in the report: Black and Decker Toaster Oven. The product was black with a glass front door, 1 cooking grate and two levels on which the grate could be placed. The control panel was silver plastic with a turn knob for temperature, cook mode, and time. The timer was a manual ticking timer that sounded a bell upon completion. There was a red light that would be illuminated when the unit was actively cooking.

Following use the heating coils in a toaster oven failed to turn off, despite the control knob being in the off position and the “on” light being off. My wife had cooked something in the toaster oven and had removed the product after the “bell” sounded indicating the oven had completed its cooking cycle. She then removed the food and left the kitchen, ultimately later going to bed. I arrived home to a slight odor of smoke with no visible haze. I noted the toaster oven was still producing a high level of heat and that some plastic cook ware on top of the oven was starting to melt. The heating coils were noted to be red hot but the control knobs were off and stayed on even when the control knob was moved to the on position and then back to the off position. I removed the cord from the wall outlet and noted both the cord and the plug to be very hot and the plastic/rubber appeared to be in the very early stages of melting. The toaster oven was located on a stone counter top with wooden cabinets approximately 9-12 inches above it.

Model
Model Number TO1940BD
Where
Danvers, Massachusetts: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 29, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
My Spouse
As this report names them
Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
No Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(11/23/2021) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Thank you for providing us with this information. The safety and satisfaction of our customers are our primary concerns. Spectrum Brands encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20211120-AB6EB-2147358699. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No incident, no one hurt
Made Jan 22, 2021, sent to the company Feb 11, 2021, published by CPSC Feb 26, 2021

The product, in the report: Black and Decker toaster oven. Model Number (located on the back or bottom of your unit, listed as model or cat number) TRO765 8 Type 1 Date Code (3 to 5 digits engraved into the metal prong of the power cord) WR 28630 (424GT on the side)

The toaster oven was set on broil and the glass door exploded, spraying glass all over the room with two occupants, including my 9 year old daughter.

Model
TRO765 8 Type 1
Where
Dallas, Texas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 9, Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
My Child
As this report names them
Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
No Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(2/11/2021) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Thank you for providing us with this information. The safety and satisfaction of our customers are our primary concerns. Spectrum Brands encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20210122-F14E1-2147366345. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Dec 30, 2020, sent to the company Jan 8, 2021, published by CPSC Jan 26, 2021

The product, in the report: Black & Decker counter-top convention oven

New - Black & Decker convection oven does not shut off, comes on in middle of the night. Model 103265XSSD. Should be recalled as fire hazard.

Model
TO3265XSSD
UPC
NA
Serial number
NA
Bought from
Amazon
Bought
Jun 19, 2020
Where
Sanford, North Carolina: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 66, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
My Spouse
As this report names them
Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(1/8/2021) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Thank you for providing us with this information. The safety and satisfaction of our customers are our primary concerns. Spectrum Brands encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20201230-EDB6C-2147367051. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Apr 28, 2020, sent to the company Dec 16, 2021, published by CPSC Jan 3, 2022

The product, in the report: 2 slice toaster oven/broiler

The consumer placed the toaster on the “toast setting”, using 2 control knobs. A 3rd setting for the shade of the toast, was set to “medium”.
The consumer went to another floor in her home and noticed a burning odor. She has a bi-level home and said approximately 30 minutes or less, may have passed before she became aware of the burning odor. She never heard the ring from the toaster and forgot that she put in a piece of toast. The consumer went upstairs into the kitchen, but was unsure what was burning. The kitchen and living room were filled with smoke and the bedrooms had lesser smoke in them. The consumer went outside and she could smell smoke outside. She went back in and saw the window of the toaster oven was black. She then realized that it was the toaster oven causing the smoke and burning odor. The toaster oven was off and had finished it’s cycle. She immediately unplugged it from the wall outlet.
She opened her house to clear out the smoke. When she opened the toaster oven, the toast was burned and black in color.
The following day, she still had to continue airing out her home.
The toaster did not appear to be included in any recalls on www.cpsc.gov
Please note that I have contacted the manufacturer Black and Decker. The manufacturer sent a replacement toaster. (At the time I reported, I had not told the manufacturer.)

Model
TO1745SSG
Bought
May 12, 2018, about then
Where
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(12/17/2021) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Thank you for providing us with this information. The safety and satisfaction of our customers are our primary concerns. Spectrum Brands encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20200428-9F835-1975785. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Apr 17, 2020, sent to the company Apr 27, 2020, published by CPSC May 11, 2020

The product, in the report: Black and Decker 4-slice Toaster Oven

My son was making toast in our Black and Decker toaster oven (Model No TO1356SG. It was set to “Toast”, and he did a timed toast. The toaster dinged (meaning that it was done), but he wasn’t able to get the toast out right away. Some time later, our smoke alarms went off, which led us to discover that the toast was on fire inside the toaster oven. I unplugged the oven and threw a fire blanket over it, and the flames did not spread.
I am reporting this because there is no reason why the toaster oven should have become hot enough to ignite the toast inside. It was not on the bake function, and should not have been on anymore (since it had dinged).

Model
TO1356SG
Bought from
Bed, Bath and Beyond, Massachusetts
Bought
Jan 4, 2020
Where
Somerville, Massachusetts: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Male
The reporter’s relation to them
My Child
As this report names them
Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(4/27/2020) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Thank you for providing us with this information. The safety and satisfaction of our customers are our primary concerns. Spectrum Brands encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20200417-213FA-2147372859. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Mar 11, 2019, sent to the company Mar 28, 2019, published by CPSC Apr 11, 2019

The product, in the report: Black & Decker Toast-R-Oven Classic TRO355

The first time I used a brand new Black & Decker TRO355 toaster oven, one of the heating elements exploded, spraying what I assume is ceramic dust inside and outside the oven. The same thing happened with a second brand new oven on February 3rd.

Model
TR0355
UPC
050875511668
Bought from
Target?, Maryland
Where
Columbia, Maryland: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(3/28/2019) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Thank you for providing us with this information. The safety and satisfaction of our customers are our primary concerns. Spectrum Brands encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20190311-2EB25-2147382263. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Jan 3, 2019, sent to the company Feb 12, 2019, published by CPSC Feb 28, 2019

The product, in the report: Black and Decker Countertop Convection Oven 12” pizza capacity

In June of 2018, I replaced my former Black and Decker digital convection toaster oven with this new, out of the box, Black and Decker countertop convection toaster/oven (Model TO1640B). I purchased this current oven at BIG LOTS on North 72nd St in Omaha, NE in 2013. (I stored it a few years because I thought my former toaster oven was failing, but discovered a button stuck on it, and once that was corrected the oven lasted another 5 years). After some months of using this current oven, it became apparent that there was some design flaws that gave me concern of its safety and potential fire hazard. Two main problems have occurred repeatedly over the past few months, and it wasn’t until recently that the oven was discovered ON and Very hot after having supposedly shut off over an hour prior. This occurs in one of 2 ways: 1. If you are wanting to toast or heat and item for less than 10 minutes (as in a 2-3 minutes to toast an item and fail to turn the dial for the toast/timer far past 20 and then counter clockwise to the 2-5 minutes, the unit will stay on at whatever temperature the dial setting for TEMP is at, and will remain on for an infinite time. (this happened most recently on Sunday December 30, 2018, though it has happened on other occasions prior). with this incident an piece of bread still remained in the oven and upon smelling the burning some long hour or so later, it became evident the oven was still ON. Even though the appliance has a note to turn past 20 before setting the time, this seems haphazardly dangerous and has no safety measure to assure an operator has done so. The oven will operate in the ON once the dial deviates slightly from the OFF point on the dial.
2. The second way this oven inadvertantly remaining ON unknown to the operator is that if you manually turn the TIMER/TOAST dial to the OFF point, it does not stop there, it will continue past the OFF point and turn the oven back in the ON status. You do not have to turn it counterclockwise to the point where it says STAY ON for the oven to be turned back on with out noticing. You think you have turned the oven OFF because an audible bell dings when you get to what you would think is OFF, except the dial doesn’t have much of a safe check to keep you from overturning it. I want to emphasize that you can just slightly over turn it counter-clockwise and it will turn the oven back on. Rotate it another half inch counter clock wise and you will reach the STAY ON point of the control. The big problem here is you don’t have to turn it all the way to STAY ON point for the oven to return ON, it only has to be just slightly a jar the OFF point. I keep my oven in a large appliance garage. The door is open and has very adequate ventilation around it and above to operate safely. A problem occurred when the unit was presumed off and the door was shut to the garage. It’s not a safe appliance and I have removed it from my kitchen. I spoke with Black and Decker consumer services regarding my concern and that do not intend to take any action over the matter. I have asked that my complaint be brought to the attention to there product engineers and follow up with me. There has been no correspondence what so ever.

Model
TO1640B
UPC
050875805354
Serial number
T23-5000186 ? ?
Bought from
BIG LOTS
Bought
May 23, 2013
Where
Omaha, Nebraska: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Black and Decker Convection Countertop oven, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(2/12/2019) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Thank you for providing us with this information. The safety and satisfaction of our customers are our primary concerns. Spectrum Brands encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20190103-CE27D-2147383428. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Dec 10, 2018, sent to the company Mar 7, 2019, published by CPSC Mar 22, 2019

The product, in the report: Black and Decker TO1950SBD “Six slice Toaster Oven”

I was using a Black and Decker Toaster Oven Model # TO1950SBD in my kitchen. I prepared some food with it and the food was removed before the timer dinged based upon the appearance of the food through the glass. The food was handed to the person who wanted it but then I couldn’t turn the timer off, and it was running red hot. So I unplugged it to let it cool off to see if I could get it to reset itself, but unfortunately as soon as I plugged it back in it went straight to red hot. I cannot get the timer to work, and I cannot get it to regulate the temperature any longer. I am afraid to use it again. Luckily nothing was damaged and nobody got hurt.

Model
TO1950SBD
UPC
I don’t know
Serial number
3135200
Bought from
Big Lots, Texas
Bought
Dec 13, 2017, about then
Where
Chardon, Ohio: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 56, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(3/7/2019) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Thank you for providing us with this information. The safety and satisfaction of our customers are our primary concerns. Spectrum Brands encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20181210-A9A20-2147383845. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made May 1, 2018, sent to the company Jul 3, 2018, published by CPSC Jul 18, 2018

The product, in the report: Black & Decker Toaster Oven

The timer on this Black & Decker toaster oven will hang up intermittently and cause the oven to stay on rather than time out. There are two timers, one for the oven and one for the toaster. The timer on the toaster hung up up when I left for work one morning and my wife was out doing yard work. By the time she came inside, the toaster had almost started a fire.

Model
T03260XSBD
Serial number
738EH
Bought from
Bed, Bath & Beyond
Bought
Feb 1, 2018
Where
Katy, Texas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Female
The reporter’s relation to them
My Spouse
As this report names them
Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(7/3/2018) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Thank you for providing us with this information. The safety and satisfaction of our customers are our primary concerns. Spectrum Brands encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20180501-172C3-2147388253. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Dec 27, 2017, sent to the company Mar 21, 2018, published by CPSC Apr 5, 2018

The product, in the report: Black and Decker TO1313SBD Toaster Oven

Our son was using a Black and Decker TO1313SBD Toaster Oven on the morning of 12/24/2017 to toast a bagel. The unit’s front glass panel exploded when toasting a bagel into many pieces. We have contacted Stanley Black and Decker twice since the incident and only received a canned response to first contact their support line. When calling the support line they did not take a report. Onlyl offered a refund or replacement. We don’t care about the money and definitely do not want a replacement. I researched Amazon reviews and have found that this problem had been reported dto them previously by other customers. Our son was dressed for work with a heavy flannel workshirt and [REDACTED] jackeet on. If he hadn’t been dressed with thick clothes he would have been seriously hurt from sharp glass shards.

Bought from
Walmart, Utah
Bought
Dec 12, 2017
Where
West Valley City, Utah: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 34, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
My Child
As this report names them
Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(3/22/2018) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Thank you for providing us with this information. The safety and satisfaction of our customers are our primary concerns. Spectrum Brands encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20171227-6D81D-2147394242. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Hurt, no treatment
Made Jul 1, 2017, sent to the company Aug 24, 2017, published by CPSC Sep 11, 2017

The product, in the report: toaster oven

My approximately two-year-old Black & Decker toaster oven, Model #TO1950SBD, failed to turn off when I turned it off with the dial even though it ‘dinged’. I did not notice this and went out for about two hours. When I came home and went into the kitchen, I immediately noticed that the area around the oven was hot. I saw that the oven was still on and I tried to turn it off but could not. I unplugged it and it was so hot it burned my hand (not seriously, just a blister).
I hate to think what would have happened if I had been gone all day. I think it would have caught fire and burned the house and killed my two dogs.

Model
TO1950SBD
Serial number
not stated
Where
Annapolis, Maryland: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 76, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Black&Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

The company’s comments, in its own words

(8/24/2017) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Thank you for providing us with this information. The safety and satisfaction of our customers are our primary concerns. Spectrum Brands encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20170701-C2F5D-2147399280. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Jun 13, 2017, sent to the company Jun 21, 2017, published by CPSC Jul 6, 2017

The product, in the report: Black and Decker Toaster oven

I was toasting bread sticks in the toaster oven. They were on the toast setting for less than 3 minutes. I took them out of the oven, turned off teh oven and closed the door. As I turned to put the pan on the island, the door of the microwave exploded in shattered glass and continued making popping sounds.

Model
CT04400B
Serial number
3135200
Bought from
Target
Bought
Jun 1, 2009, about then
Where
Prescott, Arizona: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 65, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(6/22/2017) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Thank you for providing us with this information. The safety and satisfaction of our customers are our primary concerns. Spectrum Brands encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20170613-4B928-2147399737. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Apr 14, 2017, sent to the company Apr 24, 2017, published by CPSC May 15, 2017

The product, in the report: Black & Decker Toaster Oven

Black & Decker Toaster oven caught fire & nearly burned my kitchen cabinets. The control timer is DEFECTIVE!!! When turned “OFF” it goes a tiny bit further to “STAY ON”!!! This is INSANE !!! It’s counter-intuitive. One automatically turns a control button all the way OFF and the “ding” means it’s off. BUT THIS STUPID PRODUCT HAS A TINY MARK THERE THAT MEANS “STAY ON” !!!!’ This may work in China but not here. It has happened to me TWICE.
THEY THOUGHT they fixed it by adding the “ding” to alert user of the “stay on” feature, but Just the opposite occurs!! In this culture the “ding” means “ok it’s off” Instead the house is on fire.
MAKE THEM CHANGE IT!!! Otherwise a sweet product

Bought from
Home Depot
Where
New Orleans, Louisiana: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 70, Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(5/4/2017) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Thank you for providing us with this information. The safety and satisfaction of our customers are our primary concerns. Spectrum Brands encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20170414-9115B-2147404419. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Jan 31, 2017, sent to the company Mar 23, 2017, published by CPSC Apr 6, 2017

The product, in the report: Toast-R-Oven by Black & Decker

On Sunday afternoon on January 29th my brother, [REDACTED], placed food to heat in a Black & Decker countertop over (a Toast-R-Oven) model and about 30 seconds after he turned on the unit fumes poured out the vents and a fire ignited inside. This appliance is several years old. (I think it is about 2 years old, but he believes it is closer to 5 years old so I using his estimated date). My brother told me he purchased the counter top oven in new condition at a local store in Hastings, Nebraska. He said he cannot recall the name of the retailer right now, but suspects it was Walmart where he frequently shops. I carefully looked over the unit after the incident and could not find a serial number or a UPC code anywhere on the exterior.
I turned off the electricity and turned down the unit. The fire lasted inside the oven for about 3 minutes before dying out. It was a fire (not a spark) and it blazed inside the product but did not consume the food item. I did not open the door, and fortunately the flames did not spread into the kitchen. However, a noxious odor and smoke permeated the area for several hours. I had contacted Black & Decker’s website about 2 weeks earlier when I noticed a lot of smoke coming from the appliance and the heating element growing very white inside. Their customer service online chat/text service had referred me to an online vendor, support@spectrumbrands.com but I had not contacted that email since my brother had resumed using the unit and did not consider it unsafe to use. I had noticed it seemed to emit a smoky odor during use. I did report the problem to the spectrumbrands email immediately on Sunday but have not yet received a response.
I wanted to contact you now because I am concerned about the safety of the product. The oven quite literally burst into flames in front of me on Sunday afternoon. Fortunately, I did not open the door- if I had, I think we would have had a potentially serious kitchen fire. We have since discontinued using the unit and it is available for technical inspection if desired.

Model
Only above information available on the unit.
UPC
Unavailable ?
Serial number
Not available apparently
Bought from
Probably Walmart
Bought
Jan 29, 2012, about then
Where
Ong, Nebraska: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 59, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(3/23/2017) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Thank you for providing us with this information. The safety and satisfaction of our customers are our primary concerns. Spectrum Brands encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20170131-73C04-2147407489. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Jan 17, 2017, sent to the company Feb 2, 2017, published by CPSC Feb 16, 2017

The product, in the report: Black & Decker Toaster Oven Model #T01491S

On January 16, 2017 my toaster over caught fire. It is a Black & Decker. At the time of the incident, my wife was making toast in it. She was watching TV and noticed a bright image in the corner of her eye. As she turned to her right she could see the device on fire.
She rushed over and unplugged it and then called 911. She was told to vacate the property. The first responder was a police officer who entered our home into the kitchen. A few minutes later the fire department arrived and took charge of the situation. The only damage the property sustained was smoke. The house is fine and my wife is OK.

Model
T01491S
UPC
I don’t know
Serial number
I don’t know
Bought from
Bj’s Wholesale Club
Bought
Oct 1, 2016, about then
Where
Westford, Massachusetts: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 62, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
My Spouse
As this report names them
Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(2/2/2017) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Thank you for providing us with this information. The safety and satisfaction of our customers are our primary concerns. Spectrum Brands encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com or by phone at 800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20170117-04DD0-2147407966. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Jul 22, 2016, sent to the company Aug 3, 2016, published by CPSC Aug 17, 2016

The product, in the report: Toaster Convection Oven

I have put my family in danger for the very last time due to this toaster oven. This product is dangerous and will no longer be used in my home. The timer does not shut off. I’ve had occasions where my food has burned beyond recognition or when I think I’ve turned it off it continues to heat up to the point of danger. The case of the toaster oven heats up and I have been protecting my counter tops by placing it on a wooden cutting board.
Why has this product not been recalled? Does someone have to lose their life or their home before action will be taken. The unit is going into the trash today. I often will send items to the local mission if I’m no longer using them. There is no way that I would put someone else in danger.
I’ve read other similar complaints. This unit will cause a fire if not attended to.
Thank you, Barbara Puleri

Model
Black and Decker Toaster Oven Model TO1675B Type 1
Bought from
Bon-Ton
Bought
Jan 1, 2016, about then
Where
Amherst, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(8/3/2016) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Thank you for providing us with this information. The safety and satisfaction of our customers are our primary concerns. Spectrum Brands encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20160722-4791B-2147416659. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Jul 5, 2016, sent to the company Jul 13, 2016, published by CPSC Jul 27, 2016

The product, in the report: Black and Decker Infrawave Oven FC300C Type I, silver and black, large footprint - can fit a large pizza in it.

This oven came on by itself when my power came back on after a brief outage - and it was on at the highest temp and would NOT shut off from the on/off button. Had I not been at home and smelled it, it would have burned my house down. When I found it, I could only shut it off by unplugging, and it was so hot I had to grab it and quickly yank the cord out because the plug was so hot to the touch it felt like it was almost melted. It is BLACK inside now, where it was just nice and silvery before. I know it is no longer in warranty, but it isn’t even 3 years old yet and should not be failing this soon. IT IS A FIRE HAZARD. I’ve had toaster ovens last for years; nothing like this has ever happened. .

Model
Infrawave Oven FC300C Type I
Bought from
Tuesday Morning
Bought
Jul 10, 2013
Where
LEBANON, Tennessee: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(7/13/2016) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Thank you for providing us with this information. The safety and satisfaction of our customers are our primary concerns. Spectrum Brands encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20160705-8AED7-2147417246. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Hurt, no treatment
Made Apr 15, 2016, sent to the company Apr 25, 2016, published by CPSC May 9, 2016

The product, in the report: Black and decker toaster oven T01675B

I recently bought a black and decker toaster oven model T01675B. The first 2 times I used it it was fine. The third time I received a huge shock. I was not cleaning it, did not stick anything in it or was not near wetness or water. I am afraid that should someone be near liquid it might be fatal.

Model
Toaster oven T01675B
Bought from
Macys, Virginia
Bought
Apr 1, 2016
Where
Virginjia Beach, Virginia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 62, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Black and decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

The company’s comments, in its own words

(4/25/2016) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Thank you for providing us with this information. The safety and satisfaction of our customers are our primary concerns. Spectrum Brands encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20160415-2C9BE-2147420167. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Jan 6, 2016, sent to the company Jan 14, 2016, published by CPSC Feb 2, 2016

The product, in the report: Toaster oven 4 slice size

Toaster oven exploded on counter after toasting an English muffin.

Model
TO1373SSD
UPC
50875809758
Bought from
Macys, Florida
Bought
Jan 1, 2015
Where
Vero Beach, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 68, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Black & Decket, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(1/14/2016) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Thank you for providing us with this information. The safety and satisfaction of our customers are our primary concerns. Spectrum Brands encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20160106-E10C3-2147425000. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Dec 15, 2015, sent to the company Dec 23, 2015, published by CPSC Jan 19, 2016

The product, in the report: The toaster oven was white before the fire.

We received the Black and Decker toaster oven as a gift in September. I was heating some tortilla chips in my Black and Decker toaster oven. I heard my son’s friend yell, “It’s on fire.” The inside of the toaster oven was on fire. It smelled like an electrical fire. I was afraid that the flames would catch my wooden cabinets on fire. I unplugged the toaster oven. I didn’t open the toaster oven up, but dumped baking soda on the oven, and, eventually, inside the oven on the fire. We came very close to having a house fire!!! I am furious that this appliance put my family’s life and our home in danger!!!

Bought from
gift
Bought
Sep 10, 2015
Where
Colusa, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unknown
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(12/29/2015) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: The submitter of this report did not provide contact information to allow Spectrum Brands to follow up. We encourage consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786.

CPSC report 20151215-C8781-2147425835. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Sep 26, 2015, sent to the company Oct 5, 2015, published by CPSC Oct 20, 2015

The product, in the report: Toaster Oven, counter-top

*** FIRE HAZARD *** Toaster oven was on and the timer counted down to zero, but the heating element did NOT shut off. Repeated several times, and the timer appears to be defective. The only way to turn the heating element off is to disconnect the cord from the electrical socket. REPEAT: IF THE UNIT IS PLUGGED IN, IT IS “ON” ALL THE TIME. The toaster is approximately 18 months old and worked fine up until this -- there were no warning signs. It just suddenly stopped working correctly. (Fortunately, we were in the kitchen and even though the food burned, no one was hurt.) [This is the third time I have tried to enter this report. I apologize if it comes through as a duplicate!]

Model
TRO480BS
Bought from
SEARS
Bought
Jan 4, 2014
Where
Chesterfield, Virginia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 45, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(10/5/2015) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20150926-71F08-2147428057. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Sep 22, 2015, sent to the company Sep 30, 2015, published by CPSC Oct 15, 2015

The product, in the report: Black and Decker countertop toaster oven, Catalog No. TRO 765 B Type 1, 120v, 1200 watt, made in China Applica Consumer Products, Inc. 5980 Miami Lakes Dr. Miami Lakes FL 33014

Black and Decker counter top toaster oven glass door exploded spraying glass shards across kitchen counter and floor

Model
Catalog No. TRO 765 B Type 1
Bought from
Target stores
Where
Santa Barbara, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 58, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(9/30/2015) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotec.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20150922-FD0F0-2147428156. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
First aid
Made Sep 18, 2015, sent to the company Dec 18, 2015, published by CPSC Jan 5, 2016

The product, in the report: Toaster Oven Code on plug: 339NT

The consumer stated that she made some toast in the morning. The toaster was set to timer of about 7 minutes. After the toast was ready, she turned the toaster oven off. The consumer stated that about an 1-1.5 hours later, she smelled burning plastic.
The consumer went to look at the toaster and she noticed sparks and flames in the toaster. The consumer stated that the handle melted off.
The consumer burnt her right hand slightly while trying to check the handle. The consumer applied at home remedy.
The consumer stated that she contacted the manufacturer. They will be following up with an e-mail. The consumer believes that the e-mail will have instructions on how to return the toaster to the company. The consumer was informed that she will be receiving a replacement toaster.

Model
TO1940BD
Serial number
Unknown
Bought from
Macy’s, Connecticut
Bought
Mar 1, 2015, about then
Where
Stamford, Connecticut: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 46, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional

The company’s comments, in its own words

(12/21/2015) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20150918-9AF38-1517650. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Hurt, no treatment
Made Sep 1, 2015, sent to the company Sep 10, 2015, published by CPSC Sep 24, 2015

The product, in the report: Countertop oven

I have a Black & Decker oven, model #CT0650. It recently gave me an electric shock by just touching the handle. I unplugged it immediately When my husband came home from work, he tested it with a meter and found that the outside of the oven was ”live.” I contacted Black and Decker and received a phone call from [REDACTED]. He said there was nothing they could do because it was out of warranty but offered me a discount on a new one. I found this response very irresponsible. This is a dangerous issue. A discount or replacement was the least of my concerns.
(photos) Here is what we found after taking the side panel off the oven. My husband, an electrician, believes the terminal block, which has melted, is underrated for this oven. Without taking it apart further, his theory is, that during the melting process, one or more of the screws may have “floated” down making contact with the metal frame of the oven. Even if his theory is incorrect, this should be of concern to someone! There were no signs that this melting was accurring No smell or smoke and the oven was operating as it should. Even though the shock hurt tremendously, my ears popped and I had chest pain for approximately an hour, had I NOT been shocked, this melting could have continued without our knowledge and turned into a fire. Also, it was fortunate that it was me that got shocked, as my husband has epilepsy and who knows how he could have been affected. We have used the oven responsibly. It has never been dropped or abused in any way. It has never even been moved from it’s present location. It has always worked well and we’ve been pleased with it otherwise.

Model
CT0650
Where
mays landing, New Jersey: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 50, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

The company’s comments, in its own words

(9/10/2015) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us direclty at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20150901-20C2A-2147428802. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made May 17, 2015, sent to the company Jul 28, 2015, published by CPSC Jun 9, 2015

The product, in the report: Black and Decker Infrawave toaster oven Model FC150R type 1

We bought a Black and Decker infrawave toaster oven about a year ago from Deals Only. Yesterday it turned on by itself and wouldn’t turn off. I had to unplug it to get it off. Sparks flew. I let it set over night and tried using it again. When I plugged it in, it turned on. None of the display buttons seem to work and I cannot turn it off except by unplugging it and seeing sparks fly.

Model
FC150R Type 1
UPC
?
Serial number
3042527
Bought from
Deals Only
Bought
Dec 4, 2013, about then
Where
BELLINGHAM, Washington: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 55, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(7/29/2015) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20150517-0C5DF-2147432862. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made May 8, 2015, sent to the company May 18, 2015, published by CPSC Jun 2, 2015

The product, in the report: Toaster Ovens CTO4500S

Black and Deck 6-Slice Countertop Convection Toaster Oven Product used as normal with timer to toast bread, Toaster will not turn off. Previous day toasted bread and toasting unit turned itself back on and stayed on all day while I was at work. Only way to turn off is to unplug the unit. Checked the GFI outlet and it is working correctly (tested with other kitchen appliances that use timers-they will turn off)

Model
Toaster Ovens CTO4500S
Bought from
gift
Bought
Jun 7, 2014, about then
Where
Savage, Maryland: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(5/18/2015) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20150508-3A16B-2147433127. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made May 8, 2015, sent to the company May 18, 2015, published by CPSC Jun 2, 2015

The product, in the report: Black and Decker Home. “Perfect Broil”. Countertop Oven. Model CT04300B

My toaster oven went on fire, last night, for the THIRD time which includes TWO brand NEW replacements.. It was on “toast” mode. Very scary. Thank God that I was standing right next to it. I heard a “whoosh” and then saw fire coming out of the toaster oven door. The apartment filled with smoke within minutes.
I would LOVE if the company sent me back a refund. I have the receipt. I paid, with tax, $65.29. That’s the LEAST they could do ... I’m just grateful that my apartment didn’t go on fire.

Model
CT04300B
Bought from
P.C. Ricahrds
Bought
Dec 31, 2010
Where
New York, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 64, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(5/18/2015) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20150508-714F9-2147433118. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Mar 16, 2015, sent to the company Mar 23, 2015, published by CPSC Apr 6, 2015

The product, in the report: Black & Decker Countertop Convection Oven Model # TO1675B

I have a Black & Decker Convection Toaster Oven, Model #TO1675B. I made toast this morning and when I left the room, my smoke detector went off. Apparently, something is wrong with the electronics in this oven, because there was no way to turn it off. The heat stayed on and the only way to turn it off was to unplug it. I never had this problem before. If I would have left my home, it would have probably caused a house fire, because it was extremely hot. Hot enough to set off my smoke alarm. This oven is only one year old. I believe that Black and Decker needs to recall this item.

Model
I don’t know; TO1675B
Bought from
Target
Bought
Mar 19, 2014, about then
Where
Crowley, Louisiana: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 47, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Black & Decker Countertop Convection Oven, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(3/23/2015) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us dirctly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20150316-EA1BF-2147434536. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Mar 12, 2015, sent to the company Mar 27, 2015, published by CPSC Apr 10, 2015

The product, in the report: Black and Decker Toaster Oven, glass door, 4 dials on the right

The toaster oven door shattered, well exploded really. There was nothing in it and it was not on or hot.

Model
T0431SSD
Bought from
Bed Bath & Beyond
Bought
Dec 13, 2014
Where
OAK LAWN, Illinois: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(3/27/2015) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20150312-46AA1-2147434612. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Feb 15, 2015, sent to the company Feb 24, 2015, published by CPSC Mar 11, 2015

The product, in the report: Black and Decker 6 slice digital toaster oven with rotisserie

I was heating some food when the heating element of the toaster oven caught on fire. I was able to capture some of the flaming in a photo.

UPC
050875532663
Bought from
Kohls
Bought
Sep 10, 2014
Where
Falls Church, Virginia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unknown
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(2/24/2015) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20150125-C0D07-2147436093. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Feb 10, 2015, sent to the company Mar 11, 2015, published by CPSC Mar 25, 2015

The product, in the report: Toaster Oven Information off of the plug: ETI CAT-07 E143469

The consumer stated that an incident happened with the first toaster oven in 2013.
The consumer stated that piece of toast caught on fire.
The consumer contacted the manf and they asked the consumer to cut off and return the end of the cord. The consumer was provided a replacement toaster.
The consumer stated that he started using the replacement toaster and the same exact incident happened with the replacement toaster in Jan/Feb 2015.
The consumer stated that he put in 4 pieces of bread to toast. The consumer turned the setting knob 2/3 way. The consumer stated that he went into another room and then smelled smoke few minutes later. The consumer went to the toaster and noticed that the toast had caught on fire. The consumer unplugged the toaster, opened the door and tried to suppress the fire. The consumer moved the toaster outside and dumped it in the snow.
The consumer stated that the toast setting knob is supposed to also act as a timer and eventually turn off the toaster after certain time (depending on the setting of toast). The consumer stated that the spring failed in the knob and failed to turn on the timer. The toaster stayed on the same setting until the consumer got to the toaster and unplugged it.
The consumer stated that this is exactly how the toast caught on fire in the first toaster as well.
The consumer contacted the manf in regards to this incident as well. They sent him a pre-paid mailing label and box to return the toaster. The consumer will be provided a refund.

Model
TO1660B
Where
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(3/11/2015) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone as 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20150210-43A0D-1467828. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Jan 28, 2015, sent to the company Feb 5, 2015, published by CPSC Mar 2, 2015

The product, in the report: Black & Decker 12 inch Toaster Oven

We have a Black & Decker Toaster Oven approximately 5 to 7 years old. Here are all the numbers on the bottom of the oven: CAT. No. cto612ob -- type1 -- miramar -- fl. 33027 --no.1335.1&1335.2.9 -- 3099249. This number is on the end of the cord that goes into outlet -- 747x0.
You turn the oven on, then when it is supposed to stop automatically, it keeps moving to the position of stay on. which means the oven will then stay on until you shut it off, but if you put it to the off position, it will move again to stay on. Therefore it will not turn off and it will stay on until it is unplugged.
We have tried numerous times to let it shut off by itself, but it will not. So therefore we feel like it would be a fire hazard.

Where
Louisville, Kentucky: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unknown
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(2/5/2015) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20150128-687CD-2147435955. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made May 18, 2014, sent to the company May 30, 2014, published by CPSC Jun 13, 2014

The product, in the report: Black and Decker Toaster Oven CTO649

Black and Decker Toaster Oven has faulty timer switch. Stopped working. Opened it up and found switch overheated and melted near where the wires are attached. Could easily have broken free and became and electrocution hazard by touching nearby metal body of toaster. Unacceptable.

Model
CTO649
Bought from
Kohls, South Carolina
Bought
May 1, 2010
Where
North Augusta, South Carolina: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 42, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(5/30/2014) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20140518-28F58-2147444430. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made May 8, 2014, sent to the company May 16, 2014, published by CPSC Jun 2, 2014

The product, in the report: black and decker infrawave oven model fc150b type 1 ss# 3042527

black and decker infrawave oven model fc150b type 1 ss#3042527
Oven came on automatically while no one was home burnt up handle which was stored inside and scorched inside of oven and cabinets above but did not start a fire outside of oven. Breaker was not tripped. House smells. Working to get rid of it

Model
fc150 type 1
Serial number
3042527
Where
north myrtle beach, South Carolina: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand black and decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(5/16/2014) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20140508-F14E2-2147444718. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Apr 30, 2014, sent to the company May 7, 2014, published by CPSC May 21, 2014

The product, in the report: Black & Decker Digital Advantage Series Countertop Oven/Broiler model CTO8500

We had received a new Black & Decker countertop oven/broiler (model CTO8500) as a Christmas gift a few years ago. Having no need for it at that time, we put it in storage. Yesterday our toaster stopped working and instead of buying a new one, we decided to get this toaster oven out of storage. We inboxed it cleaned it with a damp soft cloth and placed it on the counter. I left the door open and the unit unplugged to insure it was fully dry prior to operating it. After about a half hour, I closed its door and plugged it in. I set the time on the unit and decided to turn it on to make sure all was functional for tomorrow morning breakfast. After being on for about 30 seconds, I heard a loud “pop” followed by smoke. I quickly disconnected the unit from power and ventilated the kitchen. Upon further investigating, it appeared that the top rear heating element exploded leaving white powder everywhere. I can’t believe B&D would sell such an unsafe product.

Model
CTO8500
Bought from
gift
Where
Johnston, Rhode Island: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 35, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Black & Decket, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(5/7/2014) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20140430-D6ACA-2147444978. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Apr 19, 2014, sent to the company Apr 28, 2014, published by CPSC May 12, 2014

The product, in the report: convection countertop oven

I purchased a Black & Decker convection/toaster oven last summer. I have only used it about 4 or 5 times. Last night, the glass door oven exploded for no apparent reason.
I was baking lobster cakes at 400 degrees. I pre-heated the oven for about 10 minutes and then baked the food for about 10 minutes when I heard a big crashing noise. When I went into the kitchen, I found a zillion little pieces of the glass door all over my kitchen counter and floor. The small piece of “door” left is filled with cracked glass, too, and I am afraid even to pick up the toaster oven and throw it out.
The model number is T01675B

Model
T01675B
UPC
I don’t know
Serial number
I don’t know
Bought from
Walmart
Bought
Jul 10, 2013, about then
Where
Taos, New Mexico: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 59, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(5/1/2014) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20140419-D2BC0-2147445289. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Jan 22, 2014, sent to the company Jan 30, 2014, published by CPSC Feb 21, 2014

The product, in the report: black and decker toaster oven

This morning, as I was getting ready for work and making coffee (coffee machine hangs from the cabinet atop the toaster oven, but not resting on it), I must’ve inadvertently turned the toaster oven on (not sure how this happened), and came home to find the apt smelling of smoke. (It still does.) People on my floor called the Super, he had my keys, and found the apartment FILLED with smoke. He said in another few minutes, the place would’ve gone up in flames. The area around the toaster was red hot. They opened all the windows for about 30 min. to let the smoke out. The intense heat melted the coffee machine and needless to say that and the toaster are both ruined (a small price to pay for my carelessness).

Bought from
ebay
Where
nyc, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 45, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand black and decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(1/30/2014) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20140122-E9DD2-2147447961. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Oct 12, 2013, sent to the company Oct 24, 2013, published by CPSC Nov 7, 2013

The product, in the report: Black and Decker Toaster Oven

On Friday October 11, 2013 while making toast, the toaster oven caught on fire. All settings were in the proper position. It was a Black and Decker toaster oven Model TO1373SSD. This was purchased at Target on March 13, 2013.

Model
TO1373SSD
Bought from
Target
Bought
Mar 13, 2013
Where
Toms River, New Jersey: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 65, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(10/24/2013) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20131012-63693-2147450983. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Oct 7, 2013, sent to the company Oct 24, 2013, published by CPSC Nov 7, 2013

The product, in the report: black and decker, CTO4500S Type 2 120V-60Hz, 1500W

We’ve only had this toaster oven for a couple years. Recently, cooking a pizza, it became so hot that one of the knobs literally melted off. If it had been set for more than 10 minutes I believe there’s a significant chance it would have started a fire. I have a picture of the damage to the knob/oven.
It’s a black and decker, model # CCTO4500S, TYPE2 120V-60Hhz 1500W

Model
CTO4500S Type 2
UPC
0 50875 53553 4
Serial number
I don’t know
Bought
Oct 1, 2011, about then
Where
milton, Massachusetts: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unknown
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand black and decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(10/24/2013) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20131007-968BD-2147451157. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Hurt, no treatment
Made Sep 26, 2013, sent to the company Oct 22, 2013, published by CPSC Nov 5, 2013

The product, in the report: Black and Decker 4 slice toater oven

Sliced a finger on each hand grasping the baking tray in order to clean it under the faucet. Underside of top lip of tray is razor sharp
PS I noticed too late there were typos in my email address Correct address is [REDACTED]

Model
TRO480BS
Bought from
K-mart
Bought
Aug 5, 2013, about then
Where
Marietta, Georgia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 70, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

The company’s comments, in its own words

(10/22/2013) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20130926-41EAE-2147451486. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Sep 18, 2013, sent to the company Sep 26, 2013, published by CPSC Oct 28, 2013

The product, in the report: Countertop Oven

The appliance’s timer was turned clockwise to start the heating cycle in the usual manner. The dial slowly turned counter-clockwise as the timer counted down the minutes until the dial reached the OFF position also in the usual manner. When the dial reached the OFF position, instead of the appliance shutting off with a bell sound to indicate the end of the heating cycle, the appliance continued to heat and the dial proceeded past the OFF position to the STAY ON position with the timer continuing to operate. The appliance continued to heat until the unit was unplugged

Model
TRO480BS
Bought from
Macy’s, Arizona
Bought
Dec 2, 2012, about then
Where
Mesa, Arizona: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 63, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(9/27/2013) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20130918-0794F-2147451779. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Sep 12, 2013, sent to the company Sep 19, 2013, published by CPSC Oct 21, 2013

The product, in the report: toaster oven Black&Decker countertop oven, model TRO480BS

Black and Decker toaster oven TR04080BS placed two pieces of rye bread in toater, turned dial to “toast” and the timer to correct spot. i do like my toast well-done, but not on fire. both pieces of bread caught fire - first smelled smoke, then saw smoke (I had my back to toaster as I made scrambled eggs on stove), opened door - flames shot out. was able to move toast to sink and douse with water; a few pieces dropped off and i threw a little water on them and got the fire out (probably not the smartest thing, but it worked). cabinets not scorched, but aluminum pan that was sitting on top of toaster oven (the oven’s baking pan) was scorched. a bit of a mark on the counter top. later read online that this is not unusual for B&D toaster ovens...

Model
TR)480BS
Bought from
KMart, California
Bought
Dec 1, 2012, about then
Where
Foster City, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 50, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Black&Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(9/19/2013) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20130912-FB6D8-2147452055. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Aug 14, 2013, sent to the company Aug 22, 2013, published by CPSC Sep 6, 2013

The product, in the report: Black and Decker Infrawave Oven

I have a Black and Decker Infrawave toaster oven.
I received a call from my fire alarm company. I come home and the firefighters was at my house and they tell me that the small oven in my kitchen was on and red and then, they put it outside in the backyard.
The oven was on, very hot. The power button and lights was off and when I unplugged it, the heating element went off. When I plugged it back in the heating element fires up. A lot of smoke in the house and almost burned my house.

Model
Infrawave FC150BR
Serial number
3042527
Bought from
Canadian Tire
Where
Trois-Rivieres, Canada: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(8/23/2013) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20130814-DA9AD-2147453086. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Hurt, care not known
Made Aug 8, 2013, sent to the company Aug 23, 2013, published by CPSC Sep 9, 2013

The product, in the report: Toaster Oven

The consumer says that when turning the knob off the toaster oven does not turn off. Usually a bell rigs when hitting the off spot. However if you turn the knob too far past the off position, it will stay on.
The consumer says he does not notice that the unit is on by the time he is ready to clean it or cook something else. Yesterday he burned his hand. It has happened to his other family members as well, including his children.
The consumer says their is also no indication of when the unit is on, such as an indication light. He has had these issue with the toaster oven since he purchased it.

Model
PRO480B5
Bought from
Walmart
Bought
Aug 15, 2010
Where
Meadville, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, Level of care not known

The company’s comments, in its own words

(8/23/2013) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20130808-514BD-1346578. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Jul 11, 2013, sent to the company Aug 5, 2013, published by CPSC Aug 19, 2013

The product, in the report: Conventional toaster oven Black & Decker Toaster Oven, Model # CTO-4300W.

The consumer’s mother had taken 1/3 of a sausage link and placed it in the microwave to defrost. After defrosting, the consumer’s mother placed the sausage link on a foil. The consumer’s mother placed the foil and the sausage in the toaster oven to cook the sausage further. The consumer’s mother was standing to the left of the toaster oven, near her stove, when she looked over at the toaster to check on the timer. The consumer’s mother noticed the oven door glass bubble out, so she ran over and turned off the oven. As soon as the consumer’s mother took two steps to the left of the oven, the oven door glass exploded sending shards of glass all over her kitchen. The explosion also blew off the handle to the door. The handle landed on the floor near the oven.
Consumer’s mother panicked and called the neighbor over. The neighbor took photos of the incident and cleaned up the glass from the kitchen. The neighbor stayed with the consumer’s mother until the consumer arrived there.
The consumer’s mother is 82 years old. The consumer’s mother did not receive any injuries in the incident and did not need any medical attention.
The consumer contacted the manufacturer who was willing to send a replacement oven. The manufacturer also informed the consumer that if she can find a receipt, they will return the full purchase price. Otherwise, they would give her a check of $64.42. The consumer was also told that the manufacturer might want the product back for investigation. The consumer stated that she will keep the product with her for 30 days.
This model is not included in any recalls.

Model
CTO-4300W
Serial number
Unknown
Bought from
Kohl’s, Texas
Bought
Jul 1, 2012, about then
Where
Beaumont, Texas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 82, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
My Parent
As this report names them
Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(8/7/2013) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20130711-E6CFC-1339991. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Jul 5, 2013, sent to the company Jul 15, 2013, published by CPSC Jul 29, 2013

The product, in the report: Black & Decker Toast-R-Oven, Model# TR04075B with a QC Pass 2 sticker on it.

I am once again writing to inform the public of yet another fire we experienced while making toast on 6/11/13, with our free replacement Black & Decker Countertop Oven. Needless to say, after three different model replacement ovens from Black & Decker (Model #TR0480BS on 7/5/10 and Model# TR0480BS on 2/23/11, referred to in Report No. 2011 0323-6D9C3-1172288 filed with the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission and recent Model# TR04075B with a QC Pass 2 sticker on it), I am totally convinced- Black and Decker/ aka Applica- is making junk. At one time, I had confidence in buying the Black and Decker brand, but no more. The fact that we live in a throw away society and the fact that the government does not recall these products is appalling to me. To make matters worse, the internet is full of reviews concerning fires with these products and they continue to remain on the shelf. After filing and researching my two previous complaints, which requested an investigation into this matter, I was told that only the most serious complaints are investigated. Therefore, the products remain on the shelf. The remedy to the problem was two-fold. I could either file another complaint and/or stop buying the product. Needless to say, I filed another complaint, bought the #1 rated toaster oven, and will never buy an appliance from Black and Decker again.

Model
Toast-R-Oven, Model# TR04075B
Where
Plainville, Massachusetts: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 25, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
My Child
As this report names them
Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(7/15/2013) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20130705-C3537-1338908. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Hurt, no treatment
Made Jun 25, 2013, sent to the company Jul 3, 2013, published by CPSC Jul 18, 2013

The product, in the report: Black & Decker toaster oven; Model #TRO480BS

I purchased a Black and Decker toaster oven (Model #TRO480BS) from a local store. The Timer/Toast control knob does not stop the heating element upon completion of the toasting cycle. The end result was the toast oven catching on fire. I sustained burns to my hands while moving the burning toaster outside.
I have tested the Timer/Toast control knob and it does not properly cut power as designed.

Model
BRO480BS
Serial number
3171028
Bought from
Fred Meyer, Alaska
Bought
Apr 1, 2013, about then
Where
Wasilla, Alaska: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 26, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

The company’s comments, in its own words

(7/8/2013) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20130625-A0C60-2147454834. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Jun 23, 2013, sent to the company Jul 1, 2013, published by CPSC Jul 16, 2013

The product, in the report: Toaster Oven, Model TRO480BS

After working correctly for first few months of ownership, The timer began having issues with shutting off. The timer would not shut off and the oven kept heating. Even after it was unplugged the timer continued to run. When it was plugged back in the area around the controls began smoking (electrical component burnt smell) and got very hot. Un-plugged and tried exercising the timer knob, tried plugging it back in and it again began to smoke. Un-plugged it and permanently put it out of service.

Model
TRO480BS
Bought from
Local Grocery Store, Kansas
Bought
Dec 22, 2012, about then
Where
Andover, Kansas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unknown
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(7/8/2013) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20130623-3071F-2147454938. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made May 31, 2013, sent to the company Jun 10, 2013, published by CPSC Jun 24, 2013

The product, in the report: Black and Decker Toaster Oven

I put a slice of toast in oven as I always do. I Smelled smoke while in the room next to kitchen. I Ran into kitchen now in thick smoke, smelled burning wires and saw flames inside toaster oven that were coming out of sides of glass door. I unplugged the oven and watched closely. The flames went out and I then waited until it was cool to inspect oven.
I called Black and Decker and made a report. I kept the defective toaster oven in case it needs to be inspected.

Model
TR0480B5
Bought from
Walmart, New Hampshire
Bought
Dec 22, 2012, about then
Where
Jay, Maine: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 51, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(6/10/2013) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20130528-9944E-2147455716. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made May 29, 2013, sent to the company Jun 6, 2013, published by CPSC Jun 20, 2013

The product, in the report: Black & Decker countertop oven

Mechanical timer usually shuts off at end of set time. Timer now continues past zero until it reaches the “Stay On” position on the dial. This turns the unit on - even if empty and unattended - creating a fire hazard!
There is no way to use this toaster without having it turn itself back on.

Model
TRO480BS
Bought from
K Mart
Bought
Dec 15, 2011, about then
Where
Croton on Hudson, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unknown
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Black. & Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(6/6/2013) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20130529-F09D5-2147455683. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Apr 11, 2013, sent to the company Apr 19, 2013, published by CPSC May 10, 2013

The product, in the report: toaster oven broiler

I have a Black and Decker Classic Line toaster oven broiler. When it is toasting you hear it ticking and the blue indicator light is on. When it’s finished the bell rings, the ticking timer stops, and the blue light goes out. The timer doesn’t always work, Sometimes the ticking stops partway through or never starts. But the blue indicator light and the heat are on. So toast gets burnt. I have to stay with the toaster and listen for the ticking to know the timer is on or else it might just keep toasting until the smoke alarm goes off.

Model
classic line
Where
New York, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unknown
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Black and decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(4/19/2013) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20130411-6BC7F-2147457054. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Mar 18, 2013, sent to the company Apr 15, 2013, published by CPSC Apr 29, 2013

The product, in the report: Toaster oven

The caller stated that the toaster oven is poorly designed which causes the contents to burn at times if the user is not being carefully. At times if the user turns it pass the off button it does not turn off. He has had the unit for over a year. He stated that the product was never tested UL and was tested by Intertek.
The manufacturer was not contacted.
He is concerned that this toaster oven is a fire hazard and should be reported.
Note: Caller will add more info when report is received.

Model
TR04075
Serial number
unknown
Bought from
Unknown, North Carolina
Bought
Jan 7, 2012, about then
Where
Hendersonville, North Carolina: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(4/16/2013) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20130318-FFB23-1313924. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Feb 11, 2013, sent to the company Mar 19, 2013, published by CPSC Apr 2, 2013

The product, in the report: Black and Decker toaster/convection

Dear US CPSC,
I’d like to report a problem with a Black and Decker toaster/convection oven that I believe is a hazard. This is in reference to Model #CT04400B Type 1. This toaster oven has a unique issue with its on/off button. If you turn the dial ever so slightly past the off setting, the toaster oven remains on, and I believe that this is a significant fire hazard. We found that frequently, the toaster oven would remain on for very long periods of time and get very, very hot. It was very easy to mistaken leave the oven in the on setting, when you meant to tum it off. I have enclosed a couple of pictures of what I mean.
I wanted to let your organization know about this dangerous appliance.

Model
#CT04400B Type 1
Where
Colorado Springs, Colorado: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unknown
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(3/20/2013) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20130211-8E041-1304467. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Jan 25, 2013, sent to the company Feb 8, 2013, published by CPSC Feb 25, 2013

The product, in the report: Toaster Oven

I purchased a Black & Decker toaster oven, model TO1420, on 9/26/2012. It initially seemed to work well. Over the past two months, we have discovered the appliance “on” when all the controls are at the “off” position, several times. This has happened erratically. However, since the second occurence, we have unplugged the device when not in use. When it it is plugged in the heat comes on, even though the controls are set at the off position.
I believe this represents a fire hazard.

Model
Model TO1420B
UPC
050875804555
Bought from
Kohl’s
Bought
Sep 26, 2012
Where
Delmar, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unknown
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(2/8/2013) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20130125-AA04A-2147459480. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Jan 9, 2013, sent to the company Jan 23, 2013, published by CPSC Feb 6, 2013

The product, in the report: Black and Decker Digital Convection oven 6 slice sold at BJs Wholesale clubs

Heating chicken nugets at 350 degrees and heard pop noise and found little pieces of glass all over kitchen. in food dishes and in the dogs water and food bowl.

Model
CTO6301BJP
Bought from
BJs Wholesale Clubs
Bought
Nov 16, 2011
Where
Woodbine, New Jersey: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 36, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(1/23/2013) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20130109-627B1-2147460020. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Dec 24, 2012, sent to the company Jan 8, 2013, published by CPSC Jan 23, 2013

The product, in the report: Black and Decker Toaster Oven TRO480BS

The timer would not shut off and the oven kept heating. Even after it was unplugged the timer ran for several more minutes. When it was plugged back in the area around the controls began smoking and got very hot.

Model
TRO480BS
Bought from
WalMart, Virginia
Bought
Dec 19, 2011
Where
Winchester, Virginia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(1/10/2013) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20121224-087BF-2147460702. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Dec 17, 2012, sent to the company Jan 8, 2013, published by CPSC Jan 23, 2013

The product, in the report: Counter top oven/toaster

Toaster oven timer ticks down to “off” setting but then jumps to “always on “ setting. Could cause a fire by overheating.

Model
Countertop oven
Where
Sanibel, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unknown
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(1/10/2013) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction..

CPSC report 20121217-5C1F5-2147461007. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Hurt, care not known
Made Dec 13, 2012, sent to the company Feb 15, 2013, published by CPSC Mar 4, 2013

The product, in the report: Toaster oven

I have used Black & Decker toaster ovens for years. Sometime in late summer I noticed a toaster oven with a timer which I thought would be a helpful feature so I purchased one- I believe the model number TO1412B. I gave the old toaster oven to a family that had lost everything in a fire. The first few times I used the toaster oven I had no problems but then I was summoned to the kitchen by the smoke alarm. On arrival I noted smoke and flames coming from the toaster oven. When I grabbed the handle to pull it away from the wall to unplug it (as the instructions state) I sustained 1st degree burns on the back of my fingers. When the fire was extinguished the inside the toaster oven was covered in a layer of black soot. The charred remains of the bread I had attempted to toast sat on the rack. Although I was fairly sure I had set the timer I couldn’t be certain. I cleaned the toaster as well as I could and tried to use it while I stood by and observed, it worked as intended. Thinking that I had been mistaken about setting the timer I didn’t return it at that point. I used it a few times after that but was always hovering nearby observing because I didn’t trust it and then it happened again i.e. the timer reached time zero and failed to turn the toaster off- I returned the toaster oven to Walmart and was given a replacement which has worked OK for the last 3 months. Since I ‘ve had toaster ovens in the past I note that the temperature selection knob is not as tapered at the selection end as it was on previous models. This makes it a bit difficult to see the temperature it points to at a quick glance. I have since painted a dot on the temperature selection end. Nor do I like the fact the the heating element seems to come on at full power to get the unit up to the set temperature as this results in burning any items that are on the rack when the machine is turned on.

Model
TO1412B
Bought from
Walmart, New Hampshire
Where
Jefferson, New Hampshire: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, Level of care not known

The company’s comments, in its own words

(2/22/2013) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20121213-A9F27-1290193. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Dec 7, 2012, sent to the company Dec 28, 2012, published by CPSC Jan 14, 2013

The product, in the report: Black and Decker Digital Convection Oven

My Black and Decker Toaster/Convection Oven model CTO6301BJP exploded and the glass shattered and flew across the kitchen. The toaster oven had been off for 3-5 minutes and the warmed chicken was inside when the glass spontaneously exploded and flew across the room. THE OVEN WAS NOT EVEN ON ANYMORE.
The toaster oven was just 9 months old and used a couple of times a week.

Model
CT06301BJP
Bought from
BJs Wholesale Club
Bought
Apr 1, 2012
Where
Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unknown
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(12/28/2012) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction. (1/8/2013) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20121207-ACADA-2147461238. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Dec 2, 2012, sent to the company Dec 14, 2012, published by CPSC Jan 2, 2013

The product, in the report: Toaster Oven

I was reheating a pizza in my Black & Decker toaster oven, model CTO 4500S. The glass front of the item exploded, sending glass shards throughout the kitchen. Fortunately, no one was standing in front of the appliance, so there were no injuries.

Model
CTO 4500 S
Serial number
7522189
Where
Cleveland, Ohio: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unknown
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(12/14/2012) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20121202-C1B37-2147461400. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Nov 6, 2012, sent to the company Nov 21, 2012, published by CPSC Dec 6, 2012

The product, in the report: Black and Decker Convection Toaster Oven TRO4075B

Purchased a Black&Decker Convection Counter top oven, model TRO4075B. After only one week of use, (utilizing the “toast” feature only), post-toasting, the glass on the unit exploded, sending shards of glass everywhere. The handle also flew off the door. Telephoned B&D consumer assistance. They will replace the unit with an upgraded model. Please use this model with caution. If I had not moved away from the unit seconds before, I would have been injured.

Model
TRO4075B
UPC
20050875535224
Bought from
New Egg
Bought
Aug 14, 2012
Where
The Villages, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 64, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Black&Decker model TRO4075B, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(11/21/2012) Spectrum Brands, Inc.: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20121106-B837C-2147462191. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Oct 13, 2012, sent to the company Oct 22, 2012, published by CPSC Nov 5, 2012

The product, in the report: Countertop Toast-R-Oven with glass door on front approx 15 inches wide, 7 inches deep and 8 inches tall. It has a stainless steel finish and black handle and controls.

After toasting a slice of bread, the toaster oven (Black & Decker Countertop Oven Model TRO480BS) switched off and the bell rang. Approximately ten seconds later, the oven exploded with a loud bang, the handle blew off and the glass door shattered and glass flew across the room (approximately 4 feet away.) Had I been standing in front of the toaster oven, I would have been badly injured. No fire or smoke was noticed. The oven was purchased at Macy’s on April 4, 2012 and this incident occurred Wed Sep 12, 2012. I called the Customer Care Line (1-800-231-9786) on the product information sheet and reported the incident on Fri Sep 14, 2012. The company sent me a new toaster oven (same model), which I have not opened or used.

Model
TRO480BS
UPC
50875803381
Bought from
Macy’s
Bought
Apr 4, 2012
Where
Grovetown, Georgia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 73, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(10/23/2012) Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20121013-9C240-2147462886. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Hurt, no treatment
Made Oct 10, 2012, sent to the company Oct 18, 2012, published by CPSC Nov 1, 2012

The product, in the report: Black and Decker Convection toaster oven digital read out controls.

To whom it May Concern,
I am sending this note for the safety of others that might buy the following.
I purchased the B&D digital Convection Toaster Oven Model #T06335BSP and was very dissatisfied with this toaster oven. I have tried several other brands to replace the T/O that broke due to the use that I got out of it in the past several yrs. All the other brands that I bought and tried out I had to return due to size and poor performance. My toaster oven that I am replacing was a B&D that I had for years and was very satisfied with, then the bottom elements burnet out I guess from all the use that I got out of it.
Here is the situation that I experienced the other day with the new B&D mentioned above. I decided to bake a pie in it being it was a little larger then the old one and wouldn’t have to heat up the big oven plus it fit the pie just fine. Well I went to pull the rack out with the pie on it to turn so it would bake evenly being the back was getting done faster then the front. I pull the rack out and the rack dropped out of the side slot that holds it, being surprised that this happened so quick I went to grab the pie so it would not spill all over the oven and even though I had pot holders I burnt my hand trying to put the rack back in the slot then the when I lifted it up and put it back in the other side fell out. Now if I had something that had any grease or something that had any kind of liquid that would burn quickly I would of started a fire and more then likely the cabinets above the oven would of started to burn and would have been a disaster to me and my mother who cannot walk and would have had a very hard time getting out of the house with out my assistance. I am going to write to the consumer protection dept suggesting that this toaster oven be recalled due to the fact that the rack that is used in this oven is not sturdy enough to put any kind of full size pie or casserole that has any weight to it because it will make the rack fall right out of the slots in the side of the oven and can cause a real hazard for the person using it and even cause a fire that would not be able to control quickly and could cause a house fire.
Please respond to this email being I am really concerned that this might happen to an elderly person and could cause a real bad situation.
Thank You [REDACTED]

Model
#T06335BSP
UPC
na
Serial number
na
Bought from
BJ’S, New Jersey
Bought
Aug 30, 2012
Where
South Amboy, New Jersey: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 56, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Black And Decker, made or sold by Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

The company’s comments, in its own words

(10/23/2012) Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20121010-3C0AC-2147462949. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Sep 29, 2012, sent to the company Oct 9, 2012, published by CPSC Oct 23, 2012

The product, in the report: Black&Decker toaster oven

Black&Decker model TO1675W convection counter top oven The outside top of the oven reached 380 degrees F by digital thermometer while just cooking toast. The Applica company that seems to make or distribute it has many warnings in the manual, but the top surface temperature is inherently hazardous to the elderly who may have alzheimer’s, etc. I returned the oven to Walmart and got my money back.
Fortunately, my wife didn’t get burned. All of these ovens should be recalled to avoid burns. The problem seems to be a perforated guard over the heater rods that reflects most of the infrared onto the steel case and dangerously overheats it.
[REDACTED] [REDACTED]

Model
TO1675W
UPC
don’t know
Serial number
don;t know
Bought from
WalMart
Bought
Sep 23, 2012
Where
Palm Bay, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Female
The reporter’s relation to them
My Spouse
As this report names them
Brand black&decker, made or sold by Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(10/10/2012) Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20120929-1DE3B-2147463297. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Sep 10, 2012, sent to the company Sep 18, 2012, published by CPSC Oct 2, 2012

The product, in the report: Toaster Oven

I was heating aflat bread in my toaster oven at 350 degrees. There was a little olive oil and dried summer savory on top. Flames appeared at the back of the oven. They appeared to be coming from the heating element. The flames were 2 to 3 inches tall and covered an area about 3 inches wide. I opened the door, but that made the flames get larger, so I closed the door and pulled the plug out.

Model
CT04500S Type 1
Bought from
Black & Decker Outlet, Pennsylvania
Bought
Sep 1, 2011, about then
Where
Trooper, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(9/20/2012) Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction

CPSC report 20120910-A7093-2147463883. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Jul 24, 2012, sent to the company Aug 21, 2012, published by CPSC Sep 5, 2012

The product, in the report: Toaster Oven

Black & Decker Toaster Oven Model TO14915
Bottom heating tube cracked and is making contact with the chassis.

Model
TO14915
Bought from
Walmart, Connecticut
Bought
Jun 11, 2012, about then
Where
Tolland, Connecticut: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(8/22/2012) Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20120724-5D624-2147465428. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Jul 24, 2012, sent to the company Aug 30, 2012, published by CPSC Sep 14, 2012

The product, in the report: spacemaker toaster oven

The consumer says he contacted the manufacturer who says they are contacting corporate for a response. He says they are replacing the unit under warranty. He says this is the 4th unit that the handle falls off. He says that the hazard is that if the handle breaks, the contents and the unit itself can fall. He said it would be more dangerous if ia child were using it. The consumer says it is the handle that is connected to the glass of the toaster oven that continually comes off.

Model
TROS1500
Bought from
Amazon.com
Bought
May 10, 2011, about then
Where
Bernville, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(9/5/2012) Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction

CPSC report 20120724-6E1AE-1261629. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Jul 20, 2012, sent to the company Aug 1, 2012, published by CPSC Aug 15, 2012

The product, in the report: Black And Decker countertop Oven Model TR 0490B black in color

Toaster is being used as a toaster . when the timer is set it does not turn off and the food inside starts to burn

Model
TR049B
Bought from
TARGARET, Colorado
Bought
Feb 13, 2012
Where
Denver, Colorado: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 66, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(8/10/2012) Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20120720-AFE0F-2147465513. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Jul 12, 2012, sent to the company Aug 22, 2012, published by CPSC Sep 6, 2012

The product, in the report: Toaster Oven

The consumer says that the toaster stays on even after the timer goes out. It stayed on and almost started a fire.
He contacted the manufacturer the same day. They told him they would send him a new unit which they did within a week.
They said they would also give instructions on how to send back the plug to the old unit. They still have not done so and are now telling him that he has to pay for postage to send back the plug. He is not going to do that. \ The consumer feels that the manufacturer is not that interested in receiving the defective toaster oven in attempt to avoid a possible recall.

Model
CTO4500S
Serial number
3171028
Bought
Jul 15, 2011, about then
Where
Plantation, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(9/5/2012) Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction

CPSC report 20120712-86A20-1258645. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Jul 6, 2012, sent to the company Jul 16, 2012, published by CPSC Jul 30, 2012

The product, in the report: Black with silver trim, the CTO4600BC The 30-minute timer and stay on feature •Convection 6 Slice (12 -Inch Pizza) Capacity •Non-stick interior •Slide out crumb tray •30 Minute auto-off Timer with Stay-on feature •2 Rack slot positions to fit you favorite dish •1500 Watt Quartz Elements, with heating element guards •Dimensions: 19 x 15 x 11 inches •Weight: 15 pounds

My black and decker conventional oven was in bake mode set at 400 degrees and was in use for about 5-10 minutes when the glass door exploded shooting glass and the handle across the kitchen.

Model
CTO4600BC
Bought from
Bed Bath and Beyond
Where
Saint Petersburg, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 32, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
My Spouse
As this report names them
Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(7/31/2012) Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20120706-39BBA-2147465941. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Jul 5, 2012, sent to the company Aug 28, 2012, published by CPSC Sep 12, 2012

The product, in the report: Toaster oven

6/30/2012) The consumer stated that there are 3 knobs on the toaster. The bottom knob would be the timer. He placed the unit on the toast setting and it started to count down. The unit usually makes a chime sound at the end, but it never did. He started to smell smoke and saw it was from the toaster oven. He immediately unplugged the unit to stop the unit from smoking and to completely shut it off. He stated that he was unable to switch off the unit he had to unplug it to power it off.
(7/2/2012) The manufacturer was contacted and a representative advised him that they would send out a brand new unit. The representative didn’t ask any questions in regards to the safety hazard of the toaster nor did he file a report. They also advised him to hold on to the unit for approximately 1 month and after that he should discard it.
The caller received the replacement unit as promised.

Model
TR0480BS
UPC
unknown
Serial number
unknown
Bought from
Macy’s, New York
Bought
Jan 25, 2012
Where
Hicksville, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(9/5/2012) Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction

CPSC report 20120705-5C04A-1257386. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Jul 5, 2012, sent to the company Jul 13, 2012, published by CPSC Jul 27, 2012

The product, in the report: Toaster oven

My toaster oven caught on fire today. I bought it a year or so ago. It was a Black and Decker Series TRO390. About a week ago it burned the toast. Today it burned the toast then started to burn-flames. I turned off the timer (don’t think it was working properly, but I don’t stand there looking at the toaster). I pulled the plug. Still flaming. I grabbed a box of baking soda and threw chunks of it on the flames, putting them out. I threw the toaster out.
I’m fed up with products of inferior quality made in China. I have 2 ceiling fans where after about 6 weeks I have to replace the light boxes.

Model
TRO390
Serial number
1000001817
Bought from
forget
Bought
Mar 3, 2011
Where
Ellington, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(7/13/2012) Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20120705-622BE-2147465996. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Jun 15, 2012, sent to the company Jun 25, 2012, published by CPSC Jul 10, 2012

The product, in the report: Countertop Oven (toaster oven)

I bought a new Black & Decker toaster oven Model TRO480BS and loved it for 11 days. On day 12, while toasting within normal operation, the timer “dings” and the glass door explodes sending hot glass over the kitchen counter and floor. Glass was found inside, underneath and 4 to 5 feet in front of the unit. Fortunately, no one was in the room.

Model
TRO480BS
UPC
3171028
Serial number
None Found
Bought from
Kmart
Bought
May 30, 2012
Where
Hamilton Twsp., New Jersey: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unknown
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(6/25/2012) Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20120615-C3498-2147466565. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made May 28, 2012, sent to the company Jun 5, 2012, published by CPSC Jun 19, 2012

The product, in the report: Toaster oven, model Toast-R-Oven TRO490W Date code 135GA, color white

We were attempting to prepare toast in our toaster oven. After only 1 minute or so we smelled smoke and noticed that the oven and the contents were on fire. We had used the oven a couple of times before and it seemed to take a few minutes to toast bread, similar to other brands.

Model
TRO490W
Serial number
none found
Bought from
Target Stores, Inc, Ohio
Bought
Nov 25, 2011
Where
Liberty Township, Ohio: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(6/13/2012) Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20120528-FA5CE-2147467189. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made May 10, 2012, sent to the company Jun 15, 2012, published by CPSC Jun 29, 2012

The product, in the report: Countertop Oven Applica Consumer Products Inc. Black and Decker’s transaction ID is [REDACTED]. Part #: TRO480BS

On 5/8/2012 the consumer was heating up some food in his toaster oven for approximately 10 minutes. While sitting at a table he heard a loud noise. When he turned around he saw that the entire glass to the oven had shattered and spread approximately 4’ feet across the room.
There were no injuries associated with the incident.
The manufacturer was not been contacted yet.
The consumer feels that the product is safety hazard because the glass could have potentially been life threatening if it had hit someone and injured himself or a family member.

Model
TRO480BS
Bought
Dec 1, 2011, about then
Where
Boone, North Carolina: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(6/25/2012) Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20120510-D8E39-1247925. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Apr 4, 2012, sent to the company Apr 11, 2012, published by CPSC Apr 25, 2012

The product, in the report: Black and Decker Countertop Oven, Model # T01285B

This morning, 4/4/12, I placed an english muffin in the Black and Decker toaster oven (model T01485B) I have in my kitchen. I set the temperature to the “toast” setting, the function to the “toast” setting, and the timer to 20 (recommended in the user manual).
The toaster had been in use for approximately 2-3 minutes when I heard a loud “pop”. I turned around in the kitchen and there was glass all over the counter and kitchen floor. The front glass door of the oven had shattered and thrown glass across the kitchen. I immediately unplugged the toaster and waited for the glass to cool. While I was waiting the glass continued to make crackling/popping sounds.

Model
T01485B
Bought from
Kohls, Maryland
Bought
Aug 1, 2011, about then
Where
Baltimore, Maryland: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 29, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(4/13/2012) Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20120404-9CF98-2147468709. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Mar 23, 2012, sent to the company Mar 30, 2012, published by CPSC Apr 13, 2012

The product, in the report: Black and Decker Countertop Oven. Attempts to add files locked computer and froze application.

Black and Decker toaster oven exploded while warming up one bagel.

Model
TRO480BS
Bought from
Walmart
Bought
Feb 3, 2011, about then
Where
Katy, Texas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 44, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(4/4/2012) Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction

CPSC report 20120323-AC2E2-2147469028. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Mar 21, 2012, sent to the company Apr 16, 2012, published by CPSC Apr 30, 2012

The product, in the report: Toaster oven/convection oven.

The consumer says that the rack has two adjustable areas. when a pan is on the rack, the rack slips out on one side. she says the rack can get tilted which can cause a burn hazard. She says there is no catch on it, so when the door is open the rack can slip out and fall on the floor or on her foot because there is no stop on it. She says it has a label that said “caution hot surface”. She says it gets hotter than any other oven she has ever had which concerns her of how much insulation it has. The consumer says the unit takes twice as long to cook anything whether broiling or baking. The consumer sent the company an email this morning. She has gotten a confirmation back that they have gotten her email and will respond to her.

Model
TO1640B
Bought from
Target, Virginia
Bought
Nov 28, 2011, about then
Where
Virginia Beach, Virginia: Unspecified
Who was involved
Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

CPSC report 20120321-CE110-1238947. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Hurt, no treatment
Made Mar 15, 2012, sent to the company Mar 23, 2012, published by CPSC Apr 6, 2012

The product, in the report: Black & Decker countertop oven model TRO480BS toaster oven

On 2/12/2012 I bought a Black & Decker countertop oven at Sear’s. The model number is TRO480BS. I used it for the second time (3/13/2012) today to toast a bagel. All three knobs were on the correct settings for toasting. The timer has a picture of a bagel which must be a couple of minutes. The timer went off and I took the bagel out. As I walked away the glass door exploded sending hundreds of tiny pieces of glass all over my kitchen. I luckily, recently bought metal shelving unit and had placed the oven lower than counter height and away from the high traffic area in my kitchen. If I would have had this on the regular height kitchen counter the glass would have exploded onto my face arms and chest. When I realized what had just happened I stepped on some pieces of glass and sustained several minor cuts on the bottom of my feet not realizing I was barefoot. I found the receipt and booklet and called Black & Decker immediately. They were apologetic and said they would send a new oven out to me or a refund. I took the replacement oven but am curious about incidents you may have received on this model oven. They would forward my incident to engineering. What I would like to know if this is an isolated incident or if there are other reports of this problem. Most ovens and toasters are kept at very little distance from one’s face and body on a regular height kitchen counter. An incident like mine would have sent me to the hospital with cuts on my arms and face.

Model
TRO 480BS
UPC
050875803381
Bought from
Sear’s
Bought
Feb 12, 2012
Where
Miami, Florida: Unspecified
Who was involved
Age 57, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

CPSC report 20120313-8FA02-2147469320. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Mar 5, 2012, sent to the company Mar 13, 2012, published by CPSC Mar 27, 2012

The product, in the report: Black & Decker Model TO1216B Toaster/Convection Oven

We purchased a Black & Decker TO1216B Toaster/Convection oven on 1/28/12. When using it on 2/26/12, the glass door shattered and “exploded” out the front of the oven sending glass pieces as far as 8-10 ft across the kitchen and breaking the door of the oven. We feel that this is a serious safety issue. We contacted Black & Decker with this information but they do not seem concerned about this and want to replace this with another oven model that we have read on-line reviews of the exact same thing happening. It seems they are not taking this issue seriously and I fear that someone will get injured if this issue is not addressed.

Model
Model TO1216B
Bought from
Kohl’s
Bought
Jan 28, 2012
Where
Austin, Minnesota: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(3/13/2012) Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20120305-AB1D8-2147469560. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Mar 1, 2012, sent to the company Mar 9, 2012, published by CPSC Mar 23, 2012

The product, in the report: This is a Black & Decker Toast-R-Oven with 3 black dials on the right side for Temperature, Function, and Toast-Timer. There is also a red bead that lights up when the appliance is in use. The bottom says it is made in China, , Applica Consumer Products, Inc. Miramar Fl USA 33027. It also says it is ETL listed, and it has a small white sticker that says QC10 passed.

I have had 2 Black & Decker toaster ovens, of different models, cause a fire in the unit in the past 6 to 8 months. In each case I put a piece of bread in to toast, and the bread caught fire. The first time I was in the room and turned to see flames 3 or 4 inches high rising from the toast, blackening the outside of the oven door and creating smoke throughout the house. I was using the controls appropriately for toast and had the timer turned to a short time period.
The second time, yesterday, I was in another room, smelled burned toast and found the toaster with black smoke marks at the door, the toast charred with an ember still orange until I put is in the sink and ran water on it. I was using the toaster the correct way, with a short time set for toast.
Yesterday I was toasting a slice of Portuguese sweet bread with raisins. That may have been the sam bread I used when the first toaster oven fire occurred, but I don’t remember for sure.

Model
Interteck 3073283
Bought from
Macy’s
Bought
Dec 19, 2011, about then
Where
Providence, Rhode Island: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unknown
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(3/12/2012) Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20120301-B8865-2147469705. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Feb 24, 2012, sent to the company Mar 5, 2012, published by CPSC Mar 26, 2012

The product, in the report: Toaster convection oven with rear pizza bump out Model number is TO1660B

Toaster oven with rear “pizza bump out” overheats at exterior back and melted two appliance cords.

Model
TO1660B
Bought from
Target
Bought
Jan 18, 2012, about then
Where
Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(3/12/2012) Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20120224-87950-2147469830. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Feb 3, 2012, sent to the company Feb 28, 2012, published by CPSC Mar 13, 2012

The product, in the report: Black & Decker Toaster oven

The consumer stated that while she had just finished using the toaster oven, approximately 30 seconds later the glass door exploded, shattering glass peices on the countertop and on the kitchen floor. She stated that handle of the door projected onto her plate.
The consumer stated that she attempted to contact the manufacturer but she was transferred to various dept by the automated system.
The consumer is concerned had there been a child present the injuries this unit could have caused.
The consumer feels that this toaster oven is a safety hazard and should be reported.
I did look on the internet and found that this has happened to quite a few other people. Not just me. These ovens also have been known to catch fire. Why are they still on the market? Has there been any recalls that I did not know about?
NOTE: The consumer will add any further information about the product when she receives the report.

Model
TR04075B
UPC
unknown
Serial number
unknown
Bought from
Boscuv’s Dept store, Pennsylvania
Bought
Aug 1, 2011, about then
Where
Reading, Pennsylvania: Unspecified
Who was involved
Age 63, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(3/12/2012) Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS: Applica encourages consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us directly at www.prodprotect.com/applica or by phone at 1-800-231-9786. We follow up on reported incidents and strive to achieve consumer satisfaction.

CPSC report 20120203-79AA7-1228657. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov

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