Recall #08-413 · Published September 30, 2008
General Electric Toasters
CPSC published a recall notice for General Electric Toasters from General Electric on September 30, 2008. CPSC identifies this hazard: An electrical short circuit can occur between the heating element and the bread cage, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and return them to any Wal-Mart for a full refund or replacement toaster.
Why it was recalled
An electrical short circuit can occur between the heating element and the bread cage, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and return them to any Wal-Mart for a full refund or replacement toaster.
- Brand
- General Electric
- Recall published
- September 30, 2008
- Units
- About 210,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Wal-Mart Stores nationwide from September 2007 through July 2008 for between $17 and $28.