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13 reports to CPSC, the latest made Feb 7, 2026. A report isn’t a recall.

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From SaferProducts.gov, released Nov 4, 2026.

  • 13reports to CPSC
  • Feb 7, 2026the latest report was made
  • Jul 14, 2012the earliest
  • 12with the company’s comments
Brand
Black and Decker
Makers
Spectrum Brands, Inc., Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS and Empower Brands, LLCMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product
ToastersCPSC’s product type: Toasters (code 234), in Kitchen: Appliances
Other ways the reports write the brand (2)

“Black & Decker” and “Black&Decker”

By month

2 reports from March 2025 to February 2026; the most in February 2026, 1. 11 earlier reports, since July 2012, are in the table.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
February 20261
March 20251
December 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20211
November 20182
March 20181
April 20171
June 20151
January 20131
July 20121

How badly anyone was hurt

  • Hurt, no treatment 2 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  • No one hurt 11 CPSC: 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.

Source:

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Nov 4, 2026. Updated daily.

  1. No one hurt

    Made Feb 7, 2026, sent to the company Feb 11, 2026, published by CPSC Feb 26, 2026

    The product, in the report: Toaster

    Toast popped up but didn’t stop heating didn’t go off.

    Model
    T25669B
    Where
    Collinsville, 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
  2. No one hurt

    Made Mar 28, 2025, sent to the company Apr 2, 2025, published by CPSC Apr 16, 2025

    The product, in the report: 4 slice toaster plastic body black in color

    Our Black&Decker toaster model # TR7847-1BD caught fire on its own after 5 minutes my wife used it, it was still plugged in at the receptacle but we were in the area of the house when the smoke alarms went off

    Model
    TR 7847-1BD
    UPC
    burned off
    Serial number
    burned off
    Bought from
    walmart
    Bought
    Jul 9, 2024
    Where
    Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 69, 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
  3. No one hurt

    Made Dec 9, 2024, sent to the company Dec 11, 2024, published by CPSC Dec 27, 2024

    The product, in the report: Black and deck toaster bought from Walmart on for $29.96 on Dec 7th

    BLACK+DECKER 4-Slice Toaster, Black and Silver with Extra-Wide Slots Model TR7847-1BD caught fire tonight and set the counter on fire and wall and ceiling. Lots of smoke damage throughout the whole house.

    Model
    Tr7847-1bd
    UPC
    Unsure
    Serial number
    Im not sure of that
    Bought from
    Walmart
    Bought
    Dec 7, 2024
    Where
    Marshall, Texas: Mobile/Manufactured Home
    Who was involved
    Age 39, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Empower Brands, LLC
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  4. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Apr 4, 2024, sent to the company Apr 9, 2024, published by CPSC Apr 23, 2024

    The product, in the report: Black and Decker wide slot toaster

    I had a Black and Decker toaster, model number TR0012SS-RF. I was making toast early in the morning and the toaster caught on fire. I unplugged it and attempted to carry the toaster outside, but the hot metal was burning my hands and I dropped the toaster. The flames spread to a cardboard box and to the slatted wood closet door of my utility area. The fire was spreading quickly so I got out of my home. My home sustained extensive damage, and will likely need to be demolished down to the foundation. The city inspector is coming to inspect it tomorrow or Monday. I had cleaned out the crumb tray just a couple of days before. I was not using an extension cord. I don’t know the manufacture date, but this form would not let me say “I don’t know.”

    Model
    TR0012SS-RF
    UPC
    I don’t know
    Serial number
    I don’t know
    Bought from
    Walmart, Illinois
    Bought
    Dec 14, 2021
    Where
    Peoria, Illinois: 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
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  5. No one hurt

    Made Mar 13, 2024, sent to the company Mar 15, 2024, published by CPSC Mar 29, 2024

    The product, in the report: Toaster, 4 slice

    Toaster started on fire. Not in use. Just plugged in on counter. Was used about 1 hour prior to starting on fire. Flames were large. Much melting of the product. The fire would have started the kitchen and the house on fire if my wife did not see the fire start on the counter under cupboards. Luck that someone was home to extinguish the toaster fire shortly after it started

    Model
    T4569
    Bought from
    Kohls
    Bought
    Feb 20, 2023
    Where
    Grand rapids, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    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
  6. No one hurt

    Made Feb 15, 2021, sent to the company Mar 5, 2021, published by CPSC Mar 19, 2021

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

    Our Black and Decker toaster caught on FIRE tonight. It was not toasting anything, just sitting on the counter, The fire melted part of the toaster, burned a hole in the countertop, and scorched the adjacent refrigerator. My wife was in another room and heard a POP. She ran into the kitchen and found the countertop in flames. She grabbed a box of baking soda and threw it on the fire putting it out. If we had been asleep or away from home this could have been a disaster. Or worse.

    Model
    TR1478BD
    UPC
    Unknown
    Serial number
    3073283
    Where
    Spokane, Washington: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 70, Unspecified
    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
  7. No one hurt

    Made Nov 14, 2018, sent to the company Dec 7, 2018, published by CPSC Dec 21, 2018

    The product, in the report: I was home toasting a bagel in a black and decker toaster model TR1278B type 1 and I was watching the toaster. I noticed the right side elements dim from a dull orange showing they were on to near black showing they were no working, at same time the left side heating elements increased the orange glow to a light orange showing a intensity in energy. the toaster then produced a small blue flame. I turned off power strip the toaster was on and the fire did not go out, I pulled out the bagel and it was not on fire. the flame increased so I put a cup of water on it and it went out. the bottom of toaster shows on label intertek 3073283 made in china. it also says applica consumer products. sticker says QC 8 06 passed

    I was home toasting a bagel in a black and decker toaster model TR1278B type 1 and I was watching the toaster. I noticed the right side elements dim from a dull orange showing they were on to near black showing they were no working, at same time the left side heating elements increased the orange glow to a light orange showing a intensity in energy. the toaster then produced a small blue flame. I turned off power strip the toaster was on and the fire did not go out, I pulled out the bagel and it was not on fire. the flame increased so I put a cup of water on it and it went out. the bottom of toaster shows on label intertek 3073283 made in china. it also says applica consumer products. sticker says QC 8 06 passed

    Model
    TR1278B
    Serial number
    3073283
    Bought from
    walmart, Pennsylvania
    Bought
    Nov 1, 2016, about then
    Where
    Chester Township, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 48, 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
  8. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Nov 7, 2018, sent to the company Nov 19, 2018, published by CPSC Dec 4, 2018

    The product, in the report: Black and Decker toaster oven model TO3000

    The product, a Black and Decker toaster oven model TO3000, didn’t shut off while toasting and filled our home with smoke and nearly ignited. We unplugged it and had to vacate the home as my wife is asthmatic. This is the second oven we have had this issue with. Black and Decker replaced the first one under warranty but now we have had the same issue with the replacement. It appears this model is defective as the timers do not work properly and allow the heating elements to stay on indefinitely. It needs to be investigated and recalled. I have not contacted Black and Decker as they will just send me another unit and we cannot trust their products. [REDACTED]

    Model
    TO3000
    Serial number
    None
    Bought from
    Wal mart, Florida
    Bought
    Jan 15, 2018, about then
    Where
    Tallahassee, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 62, 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
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  9. No one hurt

    Made Mar 29, 2018, sent to the company Jun 22, 2018, published by CPSC Jul 9, 2018

    The product, in the report: Black&Decker Toaster Model TR2900SSE

    We have toasted regular toasted with the toast grade we usually use. We didn’t pay attention to the toaster as we turned around we realized that the toast were on fire. We unplugged the toaster and carried it from our kitchen to our patio to prevent that the smoke alarm would go off. This is an extremely hazardous product and could have set our place on fire.

    Model
    TR2900SSE
    Bought from
    Target
    Bought
    Nov 1, 2017, about then
    Where
    Ellicott City, Maryland: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 39, 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
    Incident, No Injury
  10. No one hurt

    Made Apr 26, 2017, sent to the company Aug 3, 2017, published by CPSC Aug 17, 2017

    The product, in the report: toaster

    (04/25/2017) The consumer that he was toasting bread. After the bread popped up, the consumer assumed that the unit shut off. About two or three minutes his wife noticed that the toaster did not shut off. The consumer noticed that the unit was getting very hot. Inside of the unit was red. The consumer could smell the plastic housing on the outside of the unit.

    The consumer shut the unit off.

    Model
    T2569B
    Bought from
    Kohl”s, Massachusetts
    Bought
    Apr 2, 2016, about then
    Where
    Ashburnham, Massachusetts: 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
    Incident, No Injury
  11. No one hurt

    Made Jun 22, 2015, sent to the company Jun 30, 2015, published by CPSC Jul 22, 2015

    The product, in the report: Black and decker 4 slice toaster. Black and stainless steel

    Black and decker 4 slice toaster caught fire in my kitchen when not in use. No one was in the home or was injured.

    Model
    I don’t know
    Bought from
    Walmart
    Bought
    May 8, 2015
    Where
    North troy, United States: Unspecified
    Who was involved
    Age 28, 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
  12. No one hurt

    Made Jan 22, 2013, sent to the company Mar 18, 2013, published by CPSC Apr 1, 2013

    The product, in the report: Toaster

    The consumer stated that he purchased a toaster and approximately 2 weeks later the timer started malfunctioning. The consumer stated that He started to pay more attention to the toaster until Oct 23, 2012 when the timer went off and it did not turn off the toaster. The consumer explained that the toaster works with a spring timer, which you have to turn until 20 minutes and then you have to bring it down to a lower time.

    The consumer stated that he contacted the manufacturer and they sent a replacement toaster. The consumer stated that immediately after he started to use the toaster he noticed that the timer was also malfunctioning. The consumer stated that the timer went off and he believed that the toaster was off until he saw smoke being emitted by the toaster. The consumer stated that the toaster does not turn off.

    The consumer stated that no one was injured.

    The consumer believes this product should be investigated since it poses a fire hazard to the consumer.

    Model
    T01485B
    UPC
    Unknown
    Serial number
    Unknown
    Bought from
    Kohls, Nevada
    Bought
    Aug 10, 2012, about then
    Where
    Las Vegas, Nevada: 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
  13. No one hurt

    Made Jul 14, 2012, sent to the company Aug 3, 2012, published by CPSC Aug 17, 2012

    The product, in the report: Black and Decker two slice toaster. Able to toast Bagels (special selection) model number T3550 Date code (required on their web site) 752eh

    We have a Black and Decker two slice, bagel toaster. Recently I heard a noise coming from the toaster after my toast was done. I tried jiggling the main button. Hit the stop button and the bagel button. Nothing stopped the buzzing noise. Eventually I unplugged the toaster to get it to stop. This has happened several times now and I’m worried that whatever is allowing this electrical noise to happen when the toaster should be considered “off” could cause and accident. I contacted Black and Decker on their web site July 8th and received an automated reply saying it was forwarded to another site and they would respond in 4-5 days. I have not gotten a reply.

    Model
    T3550
    Bought from
    Walmart, Ohio
    Bought
    May 10, 2010, about then
    Where
    OBERLIN, Ohio: 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 Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury

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Disclaimer: CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database on SaferProducts.gov, particularly with respect to information submitted by people outside of CPSC.

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