Hamilton Beach Recalls Toasters Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-03-06). Hazards: fire. Models: 22145B, 22779, 22145BC, 22900, 22450, 22903…. About 482,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08212 |
| Published | 2008-03-06 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Toasters/Toaster Ovens |
| Products | Hamilton Beach® and Proctor-Silex® Toasters |
| Firm named in the title | Hamilton Beach |
| Firms | Hamilton Beach Brands Inc., of Glen Allen, Va. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 482,000 |
| Model numbers | 22145B, 22779, 22145BC, 22900, 22450, 22903, 22559, 22903H, 22625, 24450, 22627C, 24559, 22635, 24657, 22657, 24779, 22658 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
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
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and contact Hamilton Beach for instructions to receive a free replacement toaster.
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.
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