Hamilton Beach Recalls Toasters Due to Fire Hazard
Hamilton Beach® and Proctor-Silex® Toasters
Date of Recall
2008-03-06CPSC Release Number
08-212Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(800) 574-6800Units
About 482,000Importer
Hamilton Beach Brands Inc., of Glen Allen, Va.Sold By
Department stores, mass merchandisers, grocery stores, home center stores, and other stores retail stores nationwide, and various online retailers from August 2007 through February 2008 for between $13 and $40.Problem/Hazard
The toasters can remain “on” (energized) after popping up, and can ignite flammable items covering or in contact with the toaster, posing a fire hazard.Injuries/Incidents
Hamilton Beach has received at least 63 reports of toasters that remained “on” despite being in the “up” position. There are no reports of injuries or fires.Description
The recalled Hamilton Beach® and Proctor-Silex® toasters are black, red, white, chrome or brushed chrome with 2-slice or 4-slice openings. Hamilton Beach or Proctor-Silex is printed on the side of the toasters. Only specific series codes of each model are included in this recall. The model number and series code are printed on the bottom of the toasters.| Toaster Model Numbers | |
|---|---|
| 22145B | 22779 |
| 22145BC | 22900 |
| 22450 | 22903 |
| 22559 | 22903H |
| 22625 | 24450 |
| 22627C | 24559 |
| 22635 | 24657 |
| 22657 | 24779 |
| 22658 | |
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and contact Hamilton Beach for instructions to receive a free replacement toaster.Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact Hamilton Beach at (800) 574-6800 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.hamiltonbeach.com for Hamilton Beach® toasters, and www.proctorsilex.com for Proctor-Silex® toasters.Recall Comments
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