CPSC, Proctor-Silex Announce Recall of Toasters
USCPSC, Proctor-Silex Announce Recall of Toasters
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The heating elements in these toasters can remain on after the toast pops up. This poses a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
These are traditional upright electric toasters with single lifters and four extra-wide slots that can accommodate bread or bagels. The toasters with model number 24205 are white, and toasters with model number 24208 are black and chrome. The model number, series code, UL logo and "MADE IN CHINA" are printed on the bottom of the toaster. The recall includes only toasters with series codes A0379 through A3279 or series code A2589 through A3289. The name "Proctor-Silex" is written in gray lettering on the front panel of the toaster. A control dial, labeled in units from "1" to "6" for adjusting the degree of toasting, and a bread lifter for raising and lowering the food are located on the front of the toaster.
Affected Products
Proctor-Silex toasters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2000/CPSC-Proctor-Silex-Announce-Recall-of-Toasters |
| Title | CPSC, Proctor-Silex Announce Recall of Toasters |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/toaster-white-24205.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled toaster, model 24205, white |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/toaster-black-24208.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled toaster, model 24208, black and chrome |
| Hazards › Name | The heating elements in these toasters can remain on after the toast pops up. This poses a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | CPSC and Proctor-Silex have received at least 24 complaints from consumers of these toasters staying on after the toast popped up. There have been three reports of food fires, resulting in property damage to kitchen cabinets. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Proctor-Silex toasters |
| Products › Type | Toasters/Toaster Ovens |
| Products › Category I D | 2175 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 95,000 |
| Recall I D | 5848 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using these toasters. For information on receiving a free replacement toaster, consumers should call Proctor-Silex. |
| Importers › Name | Proctor-Silex Inc., of Glen Allen, Va. |
| Retailers › Name | Mass merchandise stores nationwide, including Ames, Bradlees, Burdines, Eckerd, Rite Aid, Servistar and Walgreens, sold these toasters, from April 1997 through September 1999, for between $20 and $25. |
| Recall Date | 2000-04-12T00:00:00 |
| Description | These are traditional upright electric toasters with single lifters and four extra-wide slots that can accommodate bread or bagels. The toasters with model number 24205 are white, and toasters with model number 24208 are black and chrome. The model number, series code, UL logo and "MADE IN CHINA" are printed on the bottom of the toaster. The recall includes only toasters with series codes A0379 through A3279 or series code A2589 through A3289. The name "Proctor-Silex" is written in gray lettering on the front panel of the toaster. A control dial, labeled in units from "1" to "6" for adjusting the degree of toasting, and a bread lifter for raising and lowering the food are located on the front of the toaster. |
| Recall Number | 00097 |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers may call Proctor-Silex toll-free at 800-851-8900 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to their website at http://www.proctorsilex.com/recall |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-06-17T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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