CPSCGeneral Alert
Toasters Recalled by Hamilton Beach Due to Fire Hazard
Published: December 15, 2011Recall ID: 12057Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
When the toasters are first plugged into the outlets, the heating element can be energized although the toaster lifter is in the up or off position, which can pose a fire hazard if the toaster is near flammable items.
Product Description & Identification
The Hamilton Beach recall involves model 22602 toasters. The model number is 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 below the control panel.
Affected Products
Hamilton Beach® classic chrome 2-slice toasters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Toasters-Recalled-by-Hamilton-Beach-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Toasters Recalled by Hamilton Beach Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12057.12057.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | When the toasters are first plugged into the outlets, the heating element can be energized although the toaster lifter is in the up or off position, which can pose a fire hazard if the toaster is near flammable items. |
| Injuries › Name | Hamilton Beach has received 5 reports of toasters being energized when first plugged into an outlet. There have been no reports of injuries or property damage. |
| Products › Name | Hamilton Beach® classic chrome 2-slice toasters |
| Products › Type | Toasters |
| Products › Category I D | 68141 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 14,000 |
| Recall I D | 931 |
| 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 from August 2011 through November 2011 for between $19 and $34. Also, some of these toasters were sent to consumers as replacements for model 22600 toasters recalled in June 2011. |
| Recall Date | 2011-12-15T00:00:00 |
| Description | The Hamilton Beach recall involves model 22602 toasters. The model number is 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 below the control panel. |
| Recall Number | 12057 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Hamilton Beach at (800) 672-5872, between 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 | 2015-05-01T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |