Wal-Mart Recalls General Electric Toasters Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

An electrical short circuit can occur between the heating element and the bread cage, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 08413
Affected scope: About 210,000

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The CPSC recalled The recalled toasters have a chrome steel body, a black plastic base and controls with ei….

Wal-Mart Recalls General Electric Toasters Due to Fire and Shock Hazards was recalled and listed by the CPSC in September 30, 2008. Reason: An electrical short circuit can occur between the heating element and the bread cage, posing a fire and elect…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and return them to any Wal-…. Verify recall #08413 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-An electrical short circuit can occur between the heating element and the bread cage, posing a fire and elect….

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agency class: September 30, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08413 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 - 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.

Product 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

Reason for recall

An electrical short circuit can occur between the heating element and the bread cage, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and return them to any Wal-Mart for a full refund or replacement toaster.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	08413
Date reported	September 30, 2008
Date initiated	September 30, 2008
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 210,000
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 return them to any Wal-Mart for a full refund or replacement to…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

An electrical short circuit can occur between the heating element and the bread cage, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and return them to any Wal-Mart for a full refund or replacement toaster.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 30, 2008. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 08413.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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