Recalls / 2008-03-06

Hamilton Beach Recalls Toasters Due to Fire Hazard

08212 · Recalled 2008-03-06 · CPSC page

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

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and contact Hamilton Beach for instructions to receive a free replacement toaster.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Hamilton Beach® and Proctor-Silex® Toasters		About 482,000

Parties

Importer: Hamilton Beach Brands Inc., of Glen Allen, Va.
Made in: China
Sold at: Department stores, mass merchandisers, grocery stores, home center stores, other stores retail, various retailers from August 2007 through February 2008 for between $13, $40.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Hamilton Beach at (800) 672-5872 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.hamiltonbeach.com for Hamilton Beach® toasters, and www.proctorsilex.com for Proctor-Silex® toasters.

Source: CPSC recall 08212. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.