Hamilton Beach Recalls Toasters Due to Fire Hazard
USHamilton Beach Recalls Toasters Due to Fire Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The heating element in these toasters can remain energized indefinitely when an item is placed in the toaster which may ignite the contents, posing a fire hazard if the toaster is near flammable items.
Product Description & Identification
The Hamilton Beach recall involves model 22600 toasters with specific series codes. These series codes begin with the letters C or D, and have the format of CXXXXBI or DXXXXBI, where XXXX is a four-digit number ranging from 0190 through 5290. The model number and series code are printed on the bottom of the toaster. The toaster has a chromed steel exterior, a front control panel with a rotary toast shade selector and function buttons arranged in an arc, a front removable crumb tray and Hamilton Beach printed across the front of the toaster.
Affected Products
Hamilton Beach® classic chrome 2-slice toasters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Hamilton-Beach-Recalls-Toasters-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Hamilton Beach Recalls Toasters Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11265.11265.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | The heating element in these toasters can remain energized indefinitely when an item is placed in the toaster which may ignite the contents, posing a fire hazard if the toaster is near flammable items. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Hamilton Beach® classic chrome 2-slice toasters |
| Products › Type | Toasters |
| Products › Category I D | 68141 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 300,000 |
| Recall I D | 711 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and contact the firm to receive instructions on how to obtain a free replacement toaster. |
| Importers › Name | Hamilton Beach Brands Inc., of Glen Allen, Va. |
| Retailers › Name | Mass merchandisers and department, grocery and home center stores nationwide and various online retailers from February 2008 through June 2011 for between $30 and $40. |
| Recall Date | 2011-06-30T00:00:00 |
| Description | The Hamilton Beach recall involves model 22600 toasters with specific series codes. These series codes begin with the letters C or D, and have the format of CXXXXBI or DXXXXBI, where XXXX is a four-digit number ranging from 0190 through 5290. The model number and series code are printed on the bottom of the toaster. The toaster has a chromed steel exterior, a front control panel with a rotary toast shade selector and function buttons arranged in an arc, a front removable crumb tray and Hamilton Beach printed across the front of the toaster. |
| Recall Number | 11265 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Hamilton Beach at (800) 672-5872 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.hamiltonbeach.com. General toaster safety information available from Hamilton Beach at http://tinyurl.com/43va5sd |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-07-06T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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