Wal-Mart Recalls General Electric Toasters Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
USWal-Mart Recalls General Electric Toasters Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An electrical short circuit can occur between the heating element and the bread cage, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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 and 169116 are included in this recall. The model number is printed on the bottom of the toasters. 4-Slice 169115 2-Slice 169116
Affected Products
General Electric Toasters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Wal-Mart-Recalls-General-Electric-Toasters-Due-to-Fire-and-Shock-Hazards |
| Title | Wal-Mart Recalls General Electric Toasters Due to Fire and Shock Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/689d1b483d584719b0d4574f15de9842.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled 2-Slice Toaster |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/6bbc398ea93b44959c182a64fa462b7a.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled 4-Slice Toaster |
| Hazards › Name | An electrical short circuit can occur between the heating element and the bread cage, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | General Electric Toasters |
| Products › Type | Toasters/Toaster Ovens |
| Products › Category I D | 2175 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 210,000 |
| Recall I D | 4490 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and return them to any Wal-Mart for a full refund or replacement toaster. |
| Importers › Name | Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. |
| Retailers › Name | Wal-Mart Stores nationwide from September 2007 through July 2008 for between $17 and $28. |
| Recall Date | 2008-09-30T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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 and 169116 are included in this recall. The model number is printed on the bottom of the toasters. 4-Slice 169115 2-Slice 169116 |
| Recall Number | 08413 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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