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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2008-03-06

Hamilton Beach Recalls Toasters Due to Fire Hazard

Is my product affected?

Hamilton Beach® and Proctor-Silex® Toasters

  • Brand Hamilton Beach Brands Inc., of Glen Allen, Va.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Hamilton Beach and Proctor-Silex brand toasters are being recalled because they can remain powered on after bread pops up, which could cause them to ignite items placed on or near the toaster, creating a fire hazard. The recalled toasters come in 2-slice or 4-slice models in black, red, white, chrome, or brushed chrome finishes, with the brand name printed on the side. Specific model numbers affected include 22145B, 22779, 22145BC, 22900, 22450, 22903, 22559, 22903H, 22625, 24450, 22627C, 24559, 22635, 24657, 22657, 24779, and 22658.

According to the recall notice, affected consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and contact Hamilton Beach for instructions on how to receive a free replacement toaster.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

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.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and contact Hamilton Beach for instructions to receive a free replacement toaster.

Details from the source

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

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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