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BLACK+DECKER 4-Slice Toaster Oven (TO1760SS)

Key Specs

Interior Wall Material

Galvanized steel (zinc-coated, estimated)

Baking Tray Material

Stainless steel (grade unconfirmed)

Cooking Rack Material

Stainless steel

PFAS-Free Verification

No claim

BLACK+DECKER

BLACK+DECKER 4-Slice Toaster Oven (TO1760SS)

#3 of 6 toaster ovens tested

4.3R3 Score / 10

We can't recommend this one.

Safety

4.186% weight

Efficacy

66% weight

Usability

103% weight

$46.74

The bottom line

What the product listing won't tell you

Know before you buy

The oven's interior cavity has a zinc coating that independent safety researchers have flagged for potential lead contamination at high temperatures. BLACK+DECKER makes no chemical-safety claims for any surface.

Buy it if

You need a compact toaster oven under $50 and mainly use it for toasting bread or reheating small portions.

Skip if

Material safety across every surface matters to your family — the zinc-coated interior is an unresolved concern and the brand offers no chemical-safety assurances.
You want a brand that's transparent about what its products are made of — BLACK+DECKER doesn't publish interior material specs.
You need more than basic toast, bake, and broil — there's no reheat mode, air fry, or modern cooking presets.

What's inside

Specs the product listing doesn't explain

Safety & Materials

What your food and family come into contact with every use

Interior Wall MaterialGalvanized steel (zinc-coated, estimated)

Baking Tray MaterialStainless steel (grade unconfirmed)

Cooking Rack MaterialStainless steel

PFAS-Free VerificationNo claim

Efficacy

What determines how well this performs its core job

Wattage1150W

Oven Capacity~11 qt

Cooking Functions4 (Toast, Bake, Broil, Keep Warm)

Usability

Ease of use, maintenance, and longevity

Removable Crumb TrayYes

Prop 65 WarningYes (Styrene, BPA — in plastic parts, not food-contact surfaces)

Price$46.74

How we scored it

3 criteria - open any layer to see exactly what we found

4.1

Safety

Below Average

Efficacy

Acceptable

Usability

Excellent

SafetyCritical

“Are the materials my food touches actually safe at oven temperatures?”

86%

4.1▾

R3 Verdict

This oven presents a split picture on material safety. The baking tray your food directly rests on appears to be uncoated stainless steel — a genuinely good surface.

But the oven cavity walls are a different story: independent safety reviewers have identified a zinc coating that raises lead contamination questions at high heat. And the brand is completely silent on chemical safety, which makes it impossible to give any assurance on that front.

Bottom line: If you use this oven mainly for toast and line the tray with parchment paper, your direct exposure to the zinc walls is limited. But families who want verified safety across every surface should look at options that are more transparent about what's inside.

Criteria

Interior Wall Material

4/10

The oven's interior cavity has a zinc coating that independent safety researchers have flagged for potential lead contamination risk when used at high temperatures. This is worth knowing if you regularly bake or broil — the walls are what your food's steam and drippings interact with most. We're working from an independent reviewer's physical assessment here, not the brand's own disclosure.

EfficacyImportant

“Does this oven cook food well for its size?”

6▾

R3 Verdict

For a compact 4-slice toaster oven at this price, the cooking performance is reasonable. The capacity comfortably fits a 9-inch pizza or a small baking dish.

The four basic modes handle toasting, light baking, and broiling without fuss. What it doesn't offer is the versatility of modern counterparts that include reheat and air-fry modes.

Bottom line: A good fit if toasting and simple baking are your main use cases. If you want more cooking modes or faster cooking times, you'll want to step up to a more capable model.

Criteria

UsabilityNice to have

“Is this oven easy to clean and maintain day to day?”

10▾

R3 Verdict

The removable crumb tray makes routine cleanup simple and reduces the fire risk that comes from crumb buildup. Simple dial controls mean there's nothing complicated to learn. This is the oven's clearest practical strength.

Bottom line: No complaints here — the basic usability features work well.

Criteria

Removable Crumb Tray

Where to buy

Verified retailer - current pricing

Starting price

$46.74

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Other Options to Consider

Alternatives that address specific trade-offs

Why this matters: Material safety across every surface matters to your family — the zinc-coated interior is an unresolved concern and the brand offers no chemical-safety assurances.

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PFAS-Free Verification Level

1/10

BLACK+DECKER doesn't make any chemical-safety claims for this oven — no PFAS-free statement, no independent testing, nothing. The stainless steel accessories are inherently free of these chemicals by material composition, but the brand provides no formal assurance for any surface. For families who want that confirmation in writing, it simply isn't available here.

Baking Tray Material

8/10

The baking tray where your food sits appears to be stainless steel — a non-reactive, coating-free surface that's genuinely good for food contact. The one gap is that the brand hasn't published which grade of stainless it is, so we can't confirm it's food-grade certified stainless. We're working from an independent reviewer's hands-on assessment.

Oven Capacity (qt)

7/10

The interior fits a 9-inch pizza, four slices of toast, or a small casserole — plenty of room for a couple or a small family cooking light meals. It won't fit a whole chicken, but for everyday toaster oven use that's not a realistic ask at this size. Note that this measurement comes from an independent reviewer's conversion, not a spec directly from the brand.