The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08212·Announced 2008-03-06

Hamilton Beach and Proctor-Silex Toasters Recalled for Fire Hazard

Hamilton Beach is recalling about 482,000 toasters because they may remain energized after popping up, posing a fire hazard. No injuries or fires have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard where the product can remain energized, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Hamilton Beach Brands Inc. is recalling approximately 482,000 Hamilton Beach and Proctor-Silex toasters due to a fire hazard. The recalled toasters are black, red, white, chrome, or brushed chrome with 2-slice or 4-slice openings. The brand name is printed on the side, and the model number and series code are printed on the bottom. Specific model numbers included in the recall are 22145B, 22779, 22145BC, 22900, 22450, 22903, 22559, 22903H, 22625, 24450, 22627C, 24559, 22635, 24657, 22657, 24779, and 22658.

The toasters can remain "on" (energized) after popping up. This condition can ignite flammable items covering or in contact with the toaster, posing a fire hazard. 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.

The toasters were sold at department stores, mass merchandisers, grocery stores, home center stores, and other retail stores nationwide, as well as various online retailers, from August 2007 through February 2008 for between $13 and $40. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and contact Hamilton Beach at (800) 672-5872 or visit the company's website for instructions to receive a free replacement toaster.

The recalled product

Product
Hamilton Beach® and Proctor-Silex® Toasters
Manufacturer
Hamilton Beach Brands Inc., of Glen Allen, Va.
Category
Consumer Product — Small Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
482,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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