The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·00097·Announced 2000-04-12

Proctor-Silex Recalls 95,000 Toasters Due to Fire Hazard

Proctor-Silex is recalling about 95,000 toasters because heating elements may stay on after toast pops up, posing a fire risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with three reported instances of property damage to kitchen cabinets, meeting the rubric criteria for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' under the Severe classification.

Plain-English summary

Proctor-Silex Inc. is recalling approximately 95,000 traditional upright electric toasters, including models 24205 (white) and 24208 (black and chrome). The recall covers toasters with specific series codes (A0379 through A3279 or A2589 through A3289) that were sold in mass merchandise stores nationwide from April 1997 through September 1999 for between $20 and $25.

The heating elements in these toasters can remain on after the toast pops up, which poses a fire hazard. CPSC and Proctor-Silex have received at least 24 complaints regarding this issue, including three reports of food fires that resulted in property damage to kitchen cabinets. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using these toasters. To receive a free replacement toaster, consumers should call Proctor-Silex toll-free at 800-851-8900 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their website.

The recalled product

Product
Proctor-Silex toasters
Manufacturer
Proctor-Silex Inc., of Glen Allen, Va.
Category
Consumer Product — Small Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
95,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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