Wal-Mart Recalls General Electric Toasters Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

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.

Category

Consumer Product — Small Appliances

Hazard

• fire
• electrical-shock

Affected units

210,000

Distribution

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