a toaster is disclosed capable of retaining a fire within the body of the toaster should such a fire commence for any reason , the toaster comprising an outer housing , an inner enclosure defining a toasting compartment , an open access slot enabling access to the toasting compartment , movable flameproof member means either closing the access slot or opening same , movable carriage means in the toasting compartment to carry a product to be toasted , and latch means to hold the movable flameproof member means closed until manually released thereby ensuring a person is at the toaster should a fire have commenced in the toasting chamber .