CPSC recall · Reported March 6, 2008
Hamilton Beach Recalls Toasters Due to Fire Hazard
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.
The CPSC recalled The recalled Hamilton Beach® and Proctor-Silex® toasters are black, red, white, chrome or….
Hamilton Beach Recalls Toasters Due to Fire Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in March 6, 2008. Reason: The toasters can remain "on" (energized) after popping up, and can ignite flammable items covering or in cont…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and contact Hamilton Beach …. Verify recall #08212 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The toasters can remain "on" (energized) after popping up, and can ignite flammable items covering or in cont….
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- agency class
- March 6, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08212 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The recalled Hamilton Beach® and Proctor-Silex® toasters are black, red, white, chrome or brushed chrome with 2-slice or 4-slice openings. Hamilton Beach or Proctor-Silex is printed on the side of the toasters. Only specific series codes of each model are included in this recall. The model number and series code are printed on the bottom of the toasters. Toaster Model Numbers 22145B 22779 22145BC 22900 22450 22903 22559 22903H 22625 24450 22627C 24559 22635 24657 22657 24779 22658
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and contact Hamilton Beach for instructions to receive a free replacement toaster.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08212 |
| Date reported | March 6, 2008 |
| Date initiated | March 6, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 482,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and contact Hamilton Beach for instructions to receive a free repla…
- Check the recall number (08212) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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