Hamilton Beach Recalls Toasters Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 11265 · Jun 30, 2011 · Hamilton Beach
300,000
units affected
300,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11265
- Date
- Jun 30, 2011
- Company
- Hamilton Beach
- Units affected
- 300,000
- Product
- Hamilton Beach® classic chrome 2-slice toasters
- Product type
- Toasters
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The Hamilton Beach recall involves model 22600 toasters with specific series codes. These series codes begin with the letters C or D, and have the format of CXXXXBI or DXXXXBI, where XXXX is a four-digit number ranging from 0190 through 5290. The model number and series code are 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 across the front of the toaster.
What can happen
The heating element in these toasters can remain energized indefinitely when an item is placed in the toaster which may ignite the contents, posing a fire hazard if the toaster is near flammable items.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and contact the firm to receive instructions on how to obtain a free replacement toaster.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Hamilton Beach has received 15 reports of toasters that did not pop-up as intended, including three reports of minor damage to kitchen cabinets. There were no reports of injuries.
- Sold at
- Mass merchandisers and department, grocery and home center stores nationwide and various online retailers from February 2008 through June 2011 for between $30 and $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled hamilton beach® classic chrome 2-slice toasters?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and contact the firm to receive instructions on how to obtain a free replacement toaster.
What is the hazard?
The heating element in these toasters can remain energized indefinitely when an item is placed in the toaster which may ignite the contents, posing a fire hazard if the toaster is near flammable items.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.