Hamilton Beach Recalls Toasters Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2011-06-30 · 11265
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
11265
Date
2011-06-30
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Hamilton Beach® classic chrome 2-slice toasters
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
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.
Importer(s)
Hamilton Beach Brands Inc., of Glen Allen, Va.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
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.