Safety regulator, Proctor-Silex Announce Recall of Toasters
Recall 00097 · Apr 12, 2000 · Proctor-Silex Inc.
95,000
units affected
95,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 00097
- Date
- Apr 12, 2000
- Company
- Proctor-Silex Inc.
- Units affected
- 95,000
- Product
- Proctor-Silex toasters
- Product type
- Toasters/Toaster Ovens
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
These are traditional upright electric toasters with single lifters and four extra-wide slots that can accommodate bread or bagels. The toasters with model number 24205 are white, and toasters with model number 24208 are black and chrome. The model number, series code, UL logo and "MADE IN CHINA" are printed on the bottom of the toaster. The recall includes only toasters with series codes A0379 through A3279 or series code A2589 through A3289. The name "Proctor-Silex" is written in gray lettering on the front panel of the toaster. A control dial, labeled in units from "1" to "6" for adjusting the degree of toasting, and a bread lifter for raising and lowering the food are located on the front of the toaster.
What can happen
The heating elements in these toasters can remain on after the toast pops up. This poses a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using these toasters. For information on receiving a free replacement toaster, consumers should call Proctor-Silex.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There have been three reports of food fires, resulting in property damage to kitchen cabinets. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Mass merchandise stores nationwide, including Ames, Bradlees, Burdines, Eckerd, Rite Aid, Servistar and Walgreens, sold these toasters, from April 1997 through September 1999, for between $20 and $25.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled proctor-silex toasters?
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using these toasters. For information on receiving a free replacement toaster, consumers should call Proctor-Silex.
What is the hazard?
The heating elements in these toasters can remain on after the toast pops up. This poses a fire hazard.
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.