Recall #08-212 · Published March 6, 2008
Hamilton Beach® and Proctor-Silex® Toasters
CPSC published a recall notice for Hamilton Beach® and Proctor-Silex® Toasters from Hamilton Beach® and Proctor-Silex® on March 6, 2008. CPSC identifies this 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. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and contact Hamilton Beach for instructions to receive a free replacement toaster.
Why it was recalled
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.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and contact Hamilton Beach for instructions to receive a free replacement toaster.
- Recall published
- March 6, 2008
- Units
- About 482,000
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.