Toasters Recalled by Hamilton Beach Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 12057 · Dec 15, 2011 · Hamilton Beach Brands Inc.
14,000
units affected
14,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12057
- Date
- Dec 15, 2011
- Company
- Hamilton Beach Brands Inc.
- Units affected
- 14,000
- Product
- Hamilton Beach® classic chrome 2-slice toasters
- Product type
- Toasters
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The Hamilton Beach recall involves model 22602 toasters. The model number is 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 below the control panel.
What can happen
When the toasters are first plugged into the outlets, the heating element can be energized although the toaster lifter is in the up or off position, which can pose 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 5 reports of toasters being energized when first plugged into an outlet. There have been no reports of injuries or property damage.
- Sold at
- Mass merchandisers and department, grocery and home center stores nationwide from August 2011 through November 2011 for between $19 and $34. Also, some of these toasters were sent to consumers as replacements for model 22600 toasters recalled in June 2011.
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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?
When the toasters are first plugged into the outlets, the heating element can be energized although the toaster lifter is in the up or off position, which can pose 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.