Wal-Mart Recalls General Electric Toasters Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

General Electric Toasters

Date of Recall

2008-09-30

CPSC Release Number

08-413

Manufactured In

China

Company Phone Number

(800) 925-6278

Units

About 210,000

Importer

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.

Sold By

Wal-Mart Stores nationwide from September 2007 through July 2008 for between $17 and $28.

Problem/Hazard

An electrical short circuit can occur between the heating element and the bread cage, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.

Injuries/Incidents

Wal-Mart has received 140 reports of fires or sparks coming from the toasters or the toasters tripping the circuit breaker in consumers’ homes. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The recalled toasters have a chrome steel body, a black plastic base and controls with either two or four openings in the top. The GE logo is located on the front of the toasters just above the controls. Model numbers 169115 and 169116 are included in this recall. The model number is printed on the bottom of the toasters.

4-Slice	2-Slice
169115	169116

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and return them to any Wal-Mart for a full refund or replacement toaster.

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.walmartstores.com