Product recall · December 15, 2011
Toasters Recalled by Hamilton Beach Due to Fire Hazard
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.
What to do: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and contact the firm to receive instructions on how to obtain a free replacement toaster.
- Recall number
- 12057
- Announced
- Product
- Hamilton Beach® classic chrome 2-slice toasters
- Importer
- Hamilton Beach Brands Inc., of Glen Allen, Va.
- Made in
- China
- Affected products
- 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.
- Units
- About 14,000
- Incidents / injuries
- 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.
- Sold at
- 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.
- 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
- Source
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 12057
- Last checked
Products in our catalogue with a listed model number
- Hamilton Beach 2-Slice Extra-Wide Slot Toaster 22633 – model 2-Slice
- Hamilton Beach 2-Slice Toaster 22217, Black – model 2-Slice
- Hamilton Beach 2-Slice Toaster 22217, White – model 2-Slice
- Hamilton Beach 2-Slice Toaster 22217, Red – model 2-Slice
- Hamilton Beach 2-Slice Toaster 22217, Teal – model 2-Slice
- Hamilton Beach 2-Slice Toaster 22217, Silver – model 2-Slice
Check the model number and date code on your own product against the official notice: a recall can cover only some versions.
What to do if you own this product
- Stop using the product if the notice tells you to.
- Find the model number, serial number or date code on the product and compare it with the notice.
- Contact the company using the details above for the refund, repair or replacement.
- Report an injury or a safety problem at SaferProducts.gov.
More Hamilton Beach recalls
- Hamilton Beach Recalls Baby Food Makers Due to Small Parts Hazard May 2014
- Hamilton Beach Recalls Toasters Due to Fire Hazard Jun 2011
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