CPSC recall 08-212, announced March 6, 2008, covers Hamilton Beach® and Proctor-Silex® Toasters (about 482,000 units). 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 notice cites 63 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and contact Hamilton Beach for instructions to receive a free replacement toaster. Recall contact: call (800) 672-5872, or go to www.hamiltonbeach.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The model number and series code are printed on the bottom of the toasters.
Which products are included?
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
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy 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.
Incidents and 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.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and contact Hamilton Beach for instructions to receive a free replacement toaster.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Hamilton Beach and Proctor-Silex
- Product type
- Toasters
- Recall number
- 08-212
- Units
- About 482,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- 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.
- Importer
- Hamilton Beach Brands Inc., of Glen Allen, Va.
Hamilton Beach® and Proctor-Silex® Toasters
CPSC product type: Toasters/Toaster Ovens
Recall contact information
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.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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