The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·11265·Announced 2011-06-30

Hamilton Beach Recalls 300,000 Chrome Toasters Due to Fire Hazard

Hamilton Beach is recalling about 300,000 chrome 2-slice toasters because the heating element can remain energized, posing a fire hazard.

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 injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Hamilton Beach Brands Inc. is recalling about 300,000 Hamilton Beach® classic chrome 2-slice toasters, model 22600, due to a fire hazard. The heating element in these toasters can remain energized indefinitely when an item is placed in the toaster, which may ignite the contents if the toaster is near flammable items.

The recalled toasters have a chromed steel exterior, a front control panel with a rotary toast shade selector, and a front removable crumb tray. The model number and series code are printed on the bottom of the toaster. The series codes begin with the letters C or D and have the format CXXXXBI or DXXXXBI, where XXXX is a four-digit number ranging from 0190 through 5290.

Hamilton Beach has received 15 reports of toasters that did not pop-up as intended, including three reports of minor damage to kitchen cabinets. There were no reports of injuries. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and contact Hamilton Beach to receive instructions on how to obtain a free replacement toaster.

The recalled product

Product
Hamilton Beach® classic chrome 2-slice toasters
Manufacturer
Hamilton Beach Brands Inc., of Glen Allen, Va.
Category
Consumer Product — Small Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
300,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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