Hamilton Beach Recalls Toasters Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-06-30). Hazards: fire. Models: 22600. About 300,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11265 |
| Published | 2011-06-30 |
| Last updated | 2016-07-06 |
| Product category | Toasters |
| Products | Hamilton Beach® classic chrome 2-slice toasters |
| Firm named in the title | Hamilton Beach |
| Firms | Hamilton Beach Brands Inc., of Glen Allen, Va. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 300,000 |
| Model numbers | 22600 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Mass merchandisers and department, grocery and home center stores nationwide and various online retailers from February 2008 through June 2011 for between $30 and $40. |
Description
The Hamilton Beach recall involves model 22600 toasters with specific series codes. These series codes begin with the letters C or D, and have the format of CXXXXBI or DXXXXBI, where XXXX is a four-digit number ranging from 0190 through 5290. The model number and series code are printed on the bottom of the toaster. The toaster has a chromed steel exterior, a front control panel with a rotary toast shade selector and function buttons arranged in an arc, a front removable crumb tray and Hamilton Beach printed across the front of the toaster.
Hazard
The heating element in these toasters can remain energized indefinitely when an item is placed in the toaster which may ignite the contents, posing a fire hazard if the toaster is near flammable items.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and contact the firm to receive instructions on how to obtain a free replacement toaster.
Incidents and injuries
Hamilton Beach has received 15 reports of toasters that did not pop-up as intended, including three reports of minor damage to kitchen cabinets. There were no reports of injuries.
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