Hamilton Beach Brands is voluntarily recalling about 482,000 toasters worldwide. The toasters can remain "on" (energized) after popping up, and can ignite flammable items covering or in contact with the toaster, posing a fire hazard.
ANY CONSUMER WHO HAS A RECALLED TOASTER SHOULD STOP USING IT IMMEDIATELY AND DISPOSE OF IT IN ANY CONVENIENT, SAFE WAY - BUT SHOULD NOT SELL IT OR GIVE IT AWAY. EVERYONE SHOULD DO THEIR PART TO PREVENT FURTHER USE OF A RECALLED PRODUCT!
Hamilton Beach has received at least 63 reports of toasters remaining on after popping up. There have been no reports of injuries or fires.
The recalled toasters were sold under the Hamilton Beach® brand name, which are printed on the front of the toasters. The recalled toasters are stamped metal and plastic toasters that come in 2-slice or 4-slice models.
22559
22625C
22627C
22779C
22900
22903
24559
24779
These toasters were sold at department stores, mass merchandisers, grocery stores, home centre stores, and other retail stores nationwide, as well as through on-line retailers from August 2007 through February 2008 for between $20 and $80.
Only specific series codes of the above models are being recalled. The model and series codes are printed on the bottom of the toasters. Here is an example:
These toasters were manufactured in China.
To find out if your toaster is subject to this recall, register here on line or call Hamilton Beach toll free at 1.800.267.2826 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday EST for instructions.
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