Wal-Mart Recalls General Electric Toasters Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
Wal-Mart is recalling about 210,000 General Electric toasters sold nationwide due to fire and electrical shock hazards. No injuries have been reported.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural electrical defect posing fire and shock hazards, with 140 reports of fires or sparks, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.
Plain-English summary
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is recalling about 210,000 General Electric toasters sold nationwide from September 2007 through July 2008 for between $17 and $28. The recalled toasters have a chrome steel body, a black plastic base and controls with either two or four openings on the top. The GE logo is located on the front of the toasters just above the controls. Model numbers 169115 (4-Slice) and 169116 (2-Slice) are included in this recall, with the model number printed on the bottom of the toasters.
The recall is being issued because an electrical short circuit can occur between the heating element and the bread cage, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers. Wal-Mart has received 140 reports of fires or sparks coming from the toasters or the toasters tripping the circuit breaker in consumers' homes. No injuries have been reported.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and return them to any Wal-Mart for a full refund or replacement toaster. For additional information, consumers can contact Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.walmartstores.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- General Electric Toasters
- Manufacturer
- Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 210,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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